Hospital Contracts: Important Issues for Medical Groups.

Relationships with hospitals and outpatient medical facilities have always been an important part of the business model for private medical practices. As healthcare delivery to patients has evolved in the United States (much of it driven by the new government mandates, regulations, and the Affordable Care Act), the delivery of such services is becoming more and more centered on the hospital or institutional setting, thus making contractual relationships with hospitals even more important for medical practices. As a natural outgrowth of this relationship, attention to hospital contracts is becoming more important.

Employment Agreements in the Healthcare Practice.

Employment agreements, written for partners, associates, and senior administrative staff members, provide clear guidance and establish a meeting of the minds on those critical issues for the efficient operation of a healthcare practice. This article outlines the rationale for the employment agreement and describes the basic issues to be considered and included in a good employment agreement.