A well-drafted employment agreement defines the professional and legal framework between physicians and healthcare entities — including hospitals, clinics, and medical groups. These agreements are essential for setting clear expectations, outlining compensation and duties, and establishing a foundation of trust and transparency between both parties.

However, vague or incomplete terms often lead to misunderstandings, compliance violations, and litigation. This session will guide you through the critical elements of a legally sound and compliant physician employment agreement, helping you understand exactly what must be included — and what should be avoided.

You’ll also gain practical insights into auditing current contracts, identifying red flags, and aligning agreements with current Medicare and regulatory updates.

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the essential components of compliant physician employment arrangements.

• Interpret the language, clauses, and legal terminology used in employment contracts.

• Identify common mistakes made by both physicians and healthcare employers during negotiations.

• Evaluate non-compete clauses, compensation models, performance metrics, and termination provisions for potential risk areas.

• Adapt compensation structures to reflect Medicare and E/M work RVU adjustments.

• Implement best practices for auditing existing contracts and mitigating potential compliance issues.

Why You Should Attend

Poorly written or misunderstood employment agreements can expose healthcare organizations to major risks — including regulatory violations, contract disputes, and financial penalties.

This webinar will walk you through the most problematic sections of physician contracts, from corporate practice clauses and termination conditions to restrictive covenants and compensation terms. Using real-world case studies, Dr. William Mack Copeland will share his expert perspective as both a healthcare attorney and former hospital CEO, offering actionable strategies to ensure your agreements are fair, transparent, and legally defensible.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for professionals responsible for managing, drafting, or reviewing physician contracts, including:

• In-House Legal Counsel

• Healthcare Compliance Officers

• Human Resources Professionals

• Physician Practice Administrators

• Hospital and Health System Executives (CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, CNOs)

About the Speaker

Dr. William Mack Copeland, MS, JD, PhD, LFACHE, is an experienced healthcare attorney and the founder of Copeland Law, LLC, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also serves as President of the Executive & Managerial Development Group, providing consulting services focused on compliance, fraud prevention, and healthcare governance.

A former hospital CEO and life fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Dr. Copeland is widely recognized for his contributions to healthcare law and leadership. He is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, Ohio Bar Association, and Cincinnati Bar Association.