How can physicians avoid the pitfalls of practice leadership?

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Abstract: Even experienced physicians are often caught off-guard by the many pitfalls of managing a medical practice when they reach that point in their careers. Whether someone is a newly practicing physician or has been providing care for years, any physician needs to step carefully when taking on a leadership role at a medical practice. This article looks at four areas where physicians new to practice leadership tend to encounter serious challenges, including employment contract terms, potential fraud and abuse, and spotting and reporting compliance risks. A sidebar discusses the ins and outs of termination clauses and restrictive covenants.