Psychiatrist sacrifices job satisfaction for money

The mental health community is all abuzz with this front-page New York Times article about Dr. Donald Levin, a psychiatrist who sees patients only for medication. He used to enjoy working with people in psychotherapy, but gave it up because it did not pay enough to...

Employee or 1099 Independent (Sub) Contractor

Practice owners and clinicians who are joining practices often are faced with this question. A wrong decision can be both costly and stressful when the IRS gets involved. It is very important to make sure you proceed with the facts and not just make a guess based on...

Handling Restrictive Covenants

Restrictive covenants are confusing and complicated. They can be last minute surprises in the interview process that can jeopardize an otherwise viable job offer. Click here to read the TPI Practice Guide entitled, "Restricted Covenants" and begin getting a handle on...

Joining a Practice – Some Important Hints

Joining a practice can be complicated and stressful, but you can feel more in the know and more empowered during the process. You can be prepared and actually be on solid footing, instead of feeling at a disadvantage. Click here to read the TPI Practice Guide "Joining...

Leasing an Office

Leasing an office is likely to be one of the largest business decisions you can make. It has significant financial, marketing, and emotional implications. This business decision requires preparation, carefull analysis, and attention to multiple details in order make...

You don’t have to be married to managed care

Many clinicians find that the promise of more work from managed care contracts is not worth the poor reimbursement, administrative problems and ethical concerns. Ending your relationship with one or more companies is not impossible. It is a business decision that...