ACMPE Article Assessment - The ties that bind: Considerations for employed and shareholder physician agreements

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1. An employment agreement should define the performance expected from the physician. (Required.)

True

False

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2. A shareholder agreement should define the legal structure of the practice. (Required.)

True

False

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3. What are the key elements to consider in a physician employment agreement? (Required.)

Separation, Legal Mechanics, Behavior, Compensation, Corporation Type

Compensation, Authority, Separation, Performance

Performance, Compensation, Behavior, Legal Mechanics, Separation

Legal purpose, Compensation, Behavior, Performance, Separation

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4. Termination for cause clauses in physician employment contracts should include language that defines remedies. (Required.)

True

False

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5. A strong code of conduct, in addition to stating core values, should outline: (Required.)

Appropriate conduct

Inappropriate conduct

Disciplinary guidelines

All of the above

A and C

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6. Verbal agreements matter more than what is written down. (Required.)

True

False