Written by Reed Tinsley |
March 18, 2008
Many group practice agreements are silent on the issue of when a physician can opt out of the call schedule. As such, make sure this issue is addressed in writing within your group practice. A good opt out provision will use length of service and an age limit as requirements of when a physician can opt out of the call schedule. Here is a common one:
To be eligible to opt out of the group call schedule, physician must have been employed by the group practice for at least 15 years and physician must be at least 60 years of age.
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Reed Tinsley CPA
This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on
accounting & tax,
practice management, and
financial planning.
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