Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot® is a podcast and YouTube channel for physicians and health professionals that covers the legal issues and trends that affect the health care industry.
Join host Ericka Adler on this week’s episode of the HealthLaw HotSpot as she welcomes healthcare attorney Laura Lauth Andrews from Lauth O’Neill, LLC. In this thought-provoking discussion, Ericka and Laura dive into the often-overlooked topic of physician recruitment agreements. Laura sheds light on what a recruitment agreement is and the requirements under the Stark Law that impact the agreement structure and whether a recruitment agreement may be legally offered. Together, they explore the various elements of recruitment agreements between hospitals, physicians and practices, and the type of support provided, such as compensation, bonuses, relocation expenses, and start-up funds. They also talk about the burden on physicians to remain in the community for the forgiveness period or to bear the burden of repayment, and how groups often shift this liability entirely to the physician while benefiting from the finances of the arrangement. Listen in as Ericka and Laura share real-world examples of issues that arise in recruitment agreement situations and how physicians can limit their risk by asking the right questions and working with effective healthcare counsel. This episode serves as a critical resource for any physician considering a recruitment agreement.
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