ITEMS IN FPM ON TOPIC:
Negotiation
Nov-Dec 2006 Issue
Negotiating a Contract With a Health Plan
[Feature]
You'll manage the process confidently if you ask these questions before it starts.
Oct 2006 Issue
Grade Your Payers: The AAFP/FPM Survey of Physicians' Experiences With Third-Party Payers
[Feature]
More and more health plans are grading physicians on their performance. Now, it’s time for physicians to grade their health plans.
Oct 2006 Issue
Managed Care Administrative Tasks: Cutting the Red Tape
[Feature]
Your job is difficult enough without the barriers of managed care. Are you doing what you can to reduce the hassles?
Oct 2006 Issue
Hand Your Health Plans a Report Card
[From the Editor]
Here’s your chance to say what you think about your payers – and make your words count.
Nov-Dec 2004 Issue
Negotiating Your Semi-Retirement Package
[Feature]
The right contract can help you reduce your workload and ease into retirement on your terms.
Oct 2004 Issue
Can You Negotiate Better Reimbursement?
[Feature]
With the right data and a reasonable approach, you can overcome some inequities in payers’ fee schedules.
May 2003 Issue
Dealing With a Health System That Fails to Honor Your Employment Agreement
[Feature]
Vague contract language makes it tough – but not impossible – to make your case.
Apr 2003 Issue
Evaluating Health Plans: Finding the Keepers
[Feature]
Dropping certain health plan contracts can boost your bottom line and reduce hassles. The author’s spreadsheet will enable you to choose carefully.
Apr 2001 Issue
Limiting Restrictive Covenants
[Salaried FP]
Don't let a restrictive covenant keep you from signing an employment contract, but don't ignore it either.
Apr 2000 Issue
Sharpen Your Salary Negotiation Skills With Leverage
[Salaried FP]
This article describes the types of leverage physicians have and how to use it during a job search and contract negotiations.
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