If you wait until it is time to retire to negotiate something with your partners, it becomes very difficult and could lead to costly litigation.

You can’t reduce the level of workers’ comp benefits, as you can with health insurance. That’s because states mandate full coverage for treatment of on-the-job injuries. So how can you control costs?

A poorly drafted contract can have devastating consequences if the relationship dissolves in the early years. If the relationship survives, the terms of the initial contract often heavily influence subsequent documents.

With the removal or reduction in financial incentives for physicians to self-refer, the competition for patients is expected to increase. Effective competition will require patients to be viewed as consumers, as effective marketing, branding and quality of service will have an increased impact on patient decision-making.

A dizzying array of choices is available with respect to the selection of a legal entity for your medical practice.