Category: Law for Healthcare Practitioners

July 30th, 2023

NEGOTIATING PHYSICIAN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TERMS by Jim W. Vogele

  I frequently field questions about physician contract negotiations. Negotiation is perhaps a classic example of “more art than science,” yet there are some basic…

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June 17th, 2023

PHYSICIAN CONTRACTS:  WHAT IS “CONTRA PROFERENTEM” by Jim W. Vogele

  Introduction   Contra proferentem is a Latin term which means that any ambiguous contract or provision in a contract will be construed against the…

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May 18th, 2023

VETERINARIAN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS by Jim Vogele

Introduction   Even if you’ve never seen All Creatures Great and Small, who doesn’t love a good veterinarian? Certainly, every good dog loves a good…

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March 28th, 2023

THE FUTURE OF NONCOMPETE PROVISIONS IN PHYSICIAN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS by Jim W. Vogele

  Introduction:  Noncompetes:  Good or Bad?   Would it be quixotic to say that physicians treat patients, rather than compete for patients?   To some…

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August 15th, 2022

NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS IN PHYSICIAN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS by Jim W. Vogele

 Introduction:   A Brief Comparison of Noncompetition Legal Standards in Oregon, California, Washington, and Montana Restrictive covenants in employment are contractual agreements between employers and employees,…

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