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Financial ResidencyFinancial ResidencyGrand Rounds - In Person Summit and Online Resources for Physicians Who Want to Work IndependentlyThis episode is sponsored by Resolve. A physician contract review and compensation data company bringing change to physician contracts. For 10% off, add FR10 when you sign up! Many physicians are interested in contracting independently versus continuing as an employed physician, but don't know where to start. Dr. Corinne Rao and Dr. Holly Shen share information about the Flex Med Staff 2024 Physician Summit April 7-10 in Las Vegas where there will be 20 CME about locums strategies, direct contracting, creative income options, business and tax planning, and more. You can also go to www.FlexMedStaff.c...2024-02-1922 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaff Podcast with Dr. Jean-Paul BrutusDuring this podcast, we discuss with Dr. Jean-Paul Brutus, a hand surgeon, his experiences working in the Canadian healthcare system. We discuss how he left the traditional practice of medicine in Canada to open his own private clinic and surgery center. He discusses how his decision to improve patient care has led him to an improved work-life balance and well-being.2023-05-0235 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaff podcast with Dr. George DavisDuring this podcast, we discuss with Dr. George Davis, an ER physician, his experiences working in the healthcare industry and how he works as an independent contractor after many years. He shares what he learned from working for multiple healthcare systems and private management groups. We discuss how he has found an improved work-life balance as an ER physician.2023-05-0233 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaff Podcast with Dr. Rebekah BernardDuring this podcast, we had a wide-ranging discussion with Dr. Rebekah Bernard on developing a DPC clinic as a family medicine physician and how it improved her work-life balance. We also discuss her passion for educating the general public about patient safety. 2023-05-0238 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffThree questions for the co-host of FlexMedStaffIn this podcast, Aaron asks the co-host of the FlexMedStaff podcast three personal questions about herself.2023-03-0903 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat flexible non-clinical jobs are there for practicing physicians?Physicians can find non-clinical jobs to supplement their clinical practice. This podcast reviews some of those flexible non-clinical roles you can find. Please understand that you have to work at finding these jobs; they are not always handed out.2023-03-0609 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffMortgage options for 1099 indpendent physicians.It's easier to get a mortgage as an employed physician, but there are ways to get a mortgage if you only work as a 1099 independent contractor. This podcast reviews options for 1099 physicians if they are interested in finding a mortgage. 2023-03-0204 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffContracting directly is an option for all physicians.This podcast reminds all physicians that there needs to be no middleman. No matter if you are looking for part-time, full-time, locums, etc, you can connect with medical facilities directly without having to work through headhunters, locums companies, or private management companies. 2023-03-0104 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to register your entity (LLC or PLLC)?This podcast informs viewers of the best ways to register your LLC or PLLC as an independent physician. We discuss options that are pricey and other ways that are not. 2023-02-2704 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to name your LLC or PLLC as an indpendent physician?This podcast reviews the items physicians should be aware of when they want to put a name on their LLC or PLLC. The biggest recommendation is to check with the states where you register your entity to see what regulations are in place for naming your entity.2023-02-2305 minThe Podcast by KevinMDThe Podcast by KevinMDFrom CV to career: How to enhance your medical portfolioIn this episode, we're talking about how to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market for physicians. Our guests, Aaron Morgenstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and Claire Unis, a pediatrician, will discuss how to enhance your portfolio with individual content to supplement your CV. In a post-pandemic world, more and more physicians are looking to leave their current positions and explore new opportunities in telemedicine, utilization management, med-legal review, and industry consulting. But with a growing pool of applicants, it's becoming increasingly challenging to stand out from the crowd with just a great CV...2023-02-2320 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffTop 10 BS lines heard from locums recruitersThis podcast reviews the top 10 BS lines heard from locums recruiters. The podcast was done in conjunction with the following article. https://flexmedstaff.com/top-10-bs-lines-heard-from-locums-recruiters/2023-02-2209 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWho pays for credentialing fees at a new facility?This podcast reviews the topic of credentialing fees when contracting directly or going though a staffing agency. In the majority of times this fee should be paid for by someone else, but there may be times when the physician simply pays it. 2023-02-2002 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffIs health insurance a business deductable?In this podcast, we review the topic of health insurance and remind physicians that your health insurance premium is a business deductible.2023-02-1502 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhen should physicians hire a lawyer to handle issues on the job?Too often, we hear physicians asking if they should contact a lawyer to handle an issue they are having with a facility or staffing agency. This podcast discusses how we feel that physicians should try to address their problems directly rather than always running to a lawyer. We speak of the pros and cons of always seeking out a lawyer.2023-02-1305 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow can physicians define their roles in their contracts?Physicians are commonly feeling abused by the system. To avoid these feelings, this podcast suggests that all physicians should get their roles outlined in their contracts, especially what is expected at work. Rather than the typical fluff, we suggest physicians get in writing the facility's expectations, should as patient volume or number of surgeries.2023-02-0805 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffAre telemedicine companies the newest middlemen in medicine?Telemedicine companies are everywhere, big and small. Some have even gone public or been bought out for millions and billions of dollars. This podcast discusses how we feel they are the newest middlemen for physicians to practice medicine.2023-02-0607 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to say at your initial conversations with medical facilities to contract directly.It's a good idea to be prepared for your initial conversations with medical facilities to contract directly. In this podcast we review the items that you should be aware of and what you should consider saying at you initial conversations to contract directly for part-time, full-time, locums, per diem, PRN, etc..2023-02-0303 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWho should you reach out to at facilities for new opportunities?Physicians must know who to contact at facilities when contracting directly. This podcast reviews who to speak with at facilities to contract directly for part-time, full-time, locums, per diem, etc. 2023-02-0105 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffOptions if you are not board certified.If you are a physician that is not board-certified then it is worth listening to this episode. This episode discusses opportunities for those that are not board certified and provides a remember to keep your medical state license(s).2023-01-1905 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to do about housing and travel for long-term locums assignmentsAs a physician, if you take long-term locums assignments or contract directly for extended periods of time, it is worth considering if the staffing agency or hospital reimburses for housing alternatives and additional travel. In this episode, we discuss traveling home during longer assignments and also consider Airbnb or an apartment for housing rather than a hotel.2023-01-1804 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffKeeping updated with life support certifications (ie: ACLS, BLS)To get credentialed at a new facility or to renew privileges is essential that your life support certifications are up to date. This episode discusses how we keep these certifications up to date and how we pay for them.2023-01-1605 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffDon't forget to schedule you orientation at a new facility to start providing services on time.Before you show up for your next clinical opportunity, please ensure that you have scheduled orientation. This video discusses things we do to make sure that orientation gets down in time so that we can start providing services on time without delay.2023-01-1205 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to know about the IMLCC compact license for physicians?Physicians looking for a new license or to garner multiple licenses should check out the IMLCC. The compact license is a terrific way to get a new state medical license. In this video, we discuss what the compact license is and what must be done to take advantage of this great resource for physicians.  https://flexmedstaff.com/get-more-license-with-the-compact-license/ https://www.imlcc.org/2023-01-0911 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffThoughts about Physician Suicide and PreventionAll too often, we hear of physicians committing suicide. The recent events described in this article got us thinking about physician suicide.  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/tesla-crash-pasadena-california-dharmesh-patel-b2256002.html We discusses that social media and pictures only present a "nanosecond of happiness," when truly someone maybe unhappy. We also speak of finding financial stability and recognizing that there are other opportunities for you to continue practicing medicine. Quitting is an option if you are in a bad place mentally in medicine. We advocate for physicians to seek out the FREE physician hotline if t...2023-01-0611 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffComparing physician-run locums companies to larger locums companies.With a growing number of physician-run locums companies, we wanted to ask how they differ from traditional, larger locums companies.  In this episode, we compare physician-run locums companies to traditional locums companies.2023-01-0617 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffShould physicians have multiple state medical licenses?In this video, we explore the topic of physicians having more than one state medical license.2023-01-0508 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffIs there a good locums company to work for?A common question: What locums company is good to work for? In this video, we share our thoughts on which locums company is best to work for.2023-01-0402 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffSpeak with an on-site physician before your next opportunit at a medical facility.Don't ever rely on what administrators tell you about a facility. Whether you are contracting directly or working through a locums company, ensure that you speak with a physician at the facility. This video shares our insight on why you want to speak with an on-site physician before fully agreeing to a new clinical opportunity. 2023-01-0205 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat do you need to know about the locums companies' non-compete?Physicians working with locum companies must be aware of the non-compete clauses in their PSA. This video shares with physicians what to look for and what to expect with a non-compete clause when doing locums through a staffing agency.2022-12-2905 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffDo you need a business credit card for your LLC or PLLC?Business credit cards for small businesses, especially self-employed physicians, may not offer the same advantages of having a personal credit card. This video shares our perspective on getting a business credit card or having a personal credit card to purchase "business expenses."2022-12-2805 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow do you track your business expenses?As an independent physician or contractor, you must collect and store receipts and track the money transfer. We discuss simple ways to track receipts and how to stay organized to have what you need to submit to your accountant at the end of the year.    Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2405 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhy have a "Registered Agent" for your LLC or PLLC?If you are a physician with an LLC or PLLC, you should consider having a registered agent if you don't have an office that can receive phone calls, mail, or packages during regular working hours. This podcast discusses whether you should consider having a registered agent for your entity (LLC or PLLC). Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2403 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow many DEA license should you have?This video discusses if you should have multiple DEA licenses and how easy it is to swap your current DEA to another state.  Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2404 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to find hospitals and medical facilities to contract directly?Too often, physicians rely on recruiters to find a great opportunity. This video discusses how to act as your own recruiter by listing the different ways to find medical facilities to contract directly.   Join the community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/ Read this article as well.... https://flexmedstaff.com/find-your-next-opportunity-by-acting-as-your-own-recruiter/2022-12-2410 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to log your hours and make sure you get paid when working with locums company?It is wise that physicians working with locums companies know how to document their work hours so that they are paid appropriately. This podcast advises physicians on reminders about how to log hours and make sure they get paid. We remind physicians to take the initiative to ensure they get paid correctly and on time rather than sitting back and waiting for others to do the work for them. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2406 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to handle malpractice insurance when contracting directly with a medical facility.Most physicians and CRNAs will be required to have malpractice insurance when contracting directly with a medical facility. This video provides education on what to do when negating for malpractice insurance when contacting directly with a medical facility. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2403 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to get staffing agency to pay for state medical license and DEA.If you are working with a middleman like a locums company, you should ensure they are paying for your state medical license and DEA. This video reminds all physicians how to negotiate for the staffing agency to pay for these items. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2405 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffKnowing the basics of contracting directly as a 1099 indpendnet contractor vs W2 employeePhysicians and CRNAs should understand the basics of negotiating for a 1099 and W2 positions when working out a clinical arrangement with a medical facility. This video reviews the items you should worry about if you are contracting as a 1099 or W2. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.co2022-12-2412 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffUnderstanding the difference of claims-made and occurrence-based malpractice insurance policies.Any physician or medical professional must educate themself about malpractice insurance. One of the key elements to understand is the difference between claims-made and occurrence-based malpractice policies. This video highlights the differences between the two types of malpractice policies and what to be aware of. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2405 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHealth insurance options for independent medical practitioners.It can be scary for individuals, especially physicians and CRNAs, to go without employer-sponsored health insurance. This podcast provides information about the options for independent practitioners to obtain their own health insurance rather than relying on an employer. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2410 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat travel items will paid for or reimbursed by the staffing agency?Physicians working with locum companies should ensure their travel is paid or reimbursed. This video explains what travel items the locums agencies will pay for if the physicians travel.  We also remind physicians that, in actuality, it is the hospitals paying for travel, NOT the staffing agency. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2408 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow many locums assignments should you have when working with staffing agencies?Its a common question.... How many gigs should I have going at once? This video shares our advice about working with locums agencies and how many different hospitals you should be working at. Each physician may want to consider working at 2-3 hospitals to provide some job security in case one cancels them. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2409 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to negotiate higher pay when working with staffing agencies?It is always worth negotiating for higher pay when working with locums companies. This video shares some advice on negotiating for higher pay and making more money working with locums companies. We also remind physicians to negotiate for what is best for them. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2417 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhy is there a discrepency in pay when contracting directly vs working with locums agency.We often hear physicians get paid better through a locums agency rather than directly contracting. This podcast shares why there might be a discrepancy in pay between contracting directly and going thru locums agencies. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2418 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhy is your locums assignment being delayed by a staffing agency???Too often, we hear from locums physicians that their locums assignment is not starting on time. This video shares our theories for why staffing agencies may fail to get you started on time. Often, the excuse we hear from staffing agencies is due to the hospitals delay in getting the credentialing paperwork filled out... Is it really? Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2409 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to do to avoid any delays in starting once you receive a confirmation letter from a recruiter.Your work is not done once you receive a confirmation letter from a staffing agency of a new locums assignment. This video shares our advice on what you do once you receive a confirmation letter to get started on time so that there are no delays. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunites at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2408 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to do before you start you next locums assigment?This video discusses the items you should consider doing and checking before starting a new locums assisngment with a staffing agency. As the dates for your locums assignment get closer, don't rely on the middleman. Instead, take charge and ensure everything is aligned for you to start your assignment on the first day. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2408 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to do once you receive confirmation letter from locums recruiter.Unfortunately, your work is not done once you receive a confirmation letter from a staffing agency of a new locums assignment. This video shares our advice on what to do once you receive a confirmation letter. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2404 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to do if there is a significant delay to getting confirmation letter?Commonly, physicians will see a delay from the time they agree to be "presented" for a new opportunity with a facility for locums and the time they hear back to see if they have been "confirmed." This video discusses what physicians should consider doing if they do not receive a confirmation letter in a timely manner. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2404 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat should you do if you do not recive a confirmation letter from you locums recruiter?Physicians commonly agree to be presented with new locums assignments but do not always hear back from their locums recruiter in a timely manner. This video reviews what may be occurring if you don't hear from a recruiter and what you should do in the event that you feel like you are being ghosted by your recruiter. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2406 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat's the delay from when you are presented to confirmed at a locums assignment?Commonly, physicians will see a delay from the time they agree to be "presented" with a new opportunity with a facility for locums and the time they hear back to see if they have been "confirmed." This video discusses some reasons you might see a delay during this process. All physicians should know that a delay in processing may be due to the locums agencies and the facilities. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2419 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffUnderstanding the details within the PSA that physicians must sign with locums companies.Locums companies will require all physicians that work with them to sign a professional services agreement (PSA). Although many of these agreements look similar from a 30,000-foot view, it is critical that you review them carefully. This video reviews some of the elements of a PSA with a locums company that you should review and be aware of. ***Please review any questions you have about the PSA with a legal professional, as the advice provided here is only an overview of the topics. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2416 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhen must I sign the PSA with a staffing agency?Physicians often feel pressured to sign a professional services agreement (PSA) with a locums company. There is no reason to be pressured to sign the PSA. In this video, we discuss asking for the PSA template early in the process so you have time to review it. We also discuss how the PSA does not, in theory, need to be signed until the moment before you start a locums assignment at a new facility. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2407 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhy is my locums recruiter is such a rush to fill a locums assignment?Too often, physicians are pressured by locums agencies and recruiters to agree in terms to a new locums assignment. Why do locums companies want your CV and to present to a new facility so quickly? This video shares some of our theories for why this is. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2406 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow Physicians Find Locums Agencies and RecruitersThis video discusses how physicians that are new to locums how they might be able to find locums recruiters and agencies. We discuss the potential issues with working with different recruiters and agencies. We also advise that all physicians avoid feeling the pressure to submit their CV to locums companies and to sign their PSAs. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2410 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow Locums Agencies find Hospitals and new AssignmentsThis video discusses four ways that locums agencies find locums assignments to place physicians. We discuss how they use LocumsMart, 3rd party vendors, and hospitals, calling them and finding information about the assignments via other job boards. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2407 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffThe Basic Workings and Financials of the Locums IndustryThe locums industry and traveling allied health are la arge expenses to the healthcare system in the USA. This podcast discusses how the lack of transparency has led the industry to grow, creating very profitable companies from physicians' services. When physicians take on the liability of practicing medicine, these middlemen drive home profits. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2411 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffTwo Reasons Physicians are Leaving Clinical MedicinePhysicians are leaving clinical medicine for two modifiable reasons. This includes leaving medicine due to 1) the Facility and 2) Clinical Arrangements. This podcast discusses the sad number of physicians leaving clinical medicine and two modifiable things that can be corrected by healthcare administrators. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2409 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to contract directly when the facility only wants to work with staffing agencies?One of the barriers to contracting directly with medical facilities is that some medical facilities only want to work thru staffing agencies. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, per-diem, moonlighting or other non-traditional roles, you might find resistance from some facilities to work directly with you. This podcast provides some examples of what to do when the facilities suggest that they only work with staffing agencies. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2408 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to deal with low-ball offers from medical facilties.When negotiating directly, it is worth knowing what you will do with a low-ball offer. Will you continue to negotiate? What will you say? How will you ask for more money? Will you keep negotiating or not? How do you respond if the compensation rate offered is insulting to you? This podcast offers tips on responding to low-ball offers when contracting directly with medical facilities. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2411 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to contact private practices to contract directly?Many private medical practices might be interested in your help as a part-time, full-time locums, moonlighter, etc. This video shares some ideas on how to reach out to and contact private practices. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2405 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to overcome the barrier of getting malpractice insurance when contracting directly?When contracting directly for a new opportunity in medicine, it is worth negotiating how malpractice insurance will be dealt with. Will the facility provide it? Will you get your own policy? This video shares idea on how and what to negotiate for when considering malpractice insurance when contracting directly. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2305 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffUnderstanding Tail Insurance when contracting directly.All medical professionals must consider how they will deal with tail insurance to avoid being liable for a malpractice claim. There are several ways to deal with tail insurance. Do you need tail insurance? This video provides education about tail insurance and shares with you ways to deal with tail insurance when contracting directly. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2306 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffAdvice on selecting a malpractice insurance carrier.There are many options out there to provide your malpractice insurance. This video shares our thoughts on things to consider when evaluating a malpractice carrier. This advice can be applied to medical professionals seeking full-time, part-time, locums, per-diem, and other traditional roles. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2306 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffUnderstanding Patient Compensation FundsCurrently, only a handful of states allow physicians to participate in a patient compensation fund. These are helpful funds that help protect physicians in medical malpractice claims. There are similar to tort reform. This video shares information about these patient compensation funds and what to do in states that have them if you are contracting directly for a new opportunity in one of these states. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2303 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffAlternative malpractice insurance options at the VA, correctional facilities and Indian health.Most physicians and medical professionals are accustomed to traditional malpractice insurance. When contracting with federal or state agencies, malpractice insurance is handled differently. Make sure you are covered, no matter if you are contracting in a full-time or part-time role. This podcast introduces what you should know when contracting with these facilities. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2303 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffUnderstanding group malpractice policies and the Certificate of Insurance (COI).Individual malpractice policies are always best, but they are more expensive. It is common for physicians and other medical professionals to be placed on a group malpractice policy. This is an informative podcast about group policies and the relevance of the Certificate of Insurance (COI). Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2312 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffUnderstanding the difference between a malpractice insurance broker and agent.It is a common question... Should I work with a malpractice broker or agent? This video provides education about the two and things to be aware of if you choose to work with a broker or an agent. Both are good options, depending on what type of malpractice insurance you are looking for. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2302 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat does that $1 over $3 million mean on your malpractice policy?It is essential for all physicians and medical professionals to understand what is meant by the $1/3 million written on your Certificate of Insurance (COI).  What does that fraction represent? This informative podcast explains the meaning of this fraction and what it says about your malpractice policy. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2303 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhy do you need malpractice insurance as a physician.This informative podcast explains why most physicians will want to have malpractice insurance. There are rare instances where physicians may not want malpractice insurance. This video reviews why it is needed for most physicians. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2303 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhy we did LLC and PLLC when contracting directly with medical facilities.Medical professionals, especially physicians, may want to consider having an LLC or PLLC if they want to independently contract with a medical facility. Although it is not mandatory that independent medical professionals have an LLC or PLLC, it is worth considering. This does not apply to those that are fully employed. This podcast provides our reasonings for incorporating as an LLC or PLLC. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2309 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat are some of the reasons to contract directly rather than working thru a locums agency?In this podcast, we share why we prefer to contract directly with medical facilities to negotiate our own deal rather than go thru a staffing agency. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2306 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to build rapport with patients and their families.If you are a physician or other medical professional, it can be difficult to build rapport with your patients and families if you are not there daily or full-time. In this podcast, we share how we build rapport with our patients and their families to improve our standing at the hospital so that medical facilities keep inviting us back. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2307 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to be a great part-time, locums, and non-traditional physician.In this video we discuss what things can make you a great physician or CRNA that only works part-time or has some other non-traditional arrangements with a medical facility. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2309 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHealth insurance options for independent medical practitioners.It can be scary for individuals, especially physicians and CRNAs, to go without employer-sponsored health insurance. This podcast provides information about the options for independent practitioners to obtain their own health insurance rather than relying on an employer. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2310 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat to say at your first discussion with a facility to negotiate directly.In this podcast, we visit some of the items you should discuss with a facility when you are attempting to negotiate directly with a facility as a physician or CRNA. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2309 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffHow to deal with a locums non-compete and buy-out fees when trying to contract directly?This video discusses the buy-out fees and non-competes that exist when working thru staffing agencies. This podcast also discusses how to deal with the buy-out fees if you attempt to contract directly with a facility after working thru a locums agency. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2308 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffWhat can be considered a business expense or a write-off as an independent physician.There can sometimes be confusion of what you can and can't "write off" as a business expense. Independent physicians and CRNAs should educate themself about what business expenses are reasonable as tax write-offs. This podcast reviews many of the items that we consider business expenses. Please speak with a CPA to obtain professional advice rather than relying fully on this video. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2307 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffKnowing the basics of contracting directly as a 1099 indpendnet contractor vs W2 employeePhysicians and CRNAs should understand the basics of negotiating for a 1099 and W2 positions when working out a clinical arrangement with a medical facility. This podcast reviews the items you should worry about if you are contracting as a 1099 or W2. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2312 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffDealing with Malpractice Insurance when Contracting DirectlyThis podcast provides an overview of how physicians and CRNAs can obtain and handle malpractice insurance when contracting directly for locums, per diem, part-time or any other role. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2315 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffUnderstanding the basics of 1099 independent contractor and W2 employeeThere are many key differences between jobs that pay you as a 1099 independent contractor and a W2 employee. Knowing the differences is key to negotiating for a new opportunity, dealing with taxes, business expenses, and what the money looks like when it hits your bank account. As a medical professional, you can contract as an employee or independent contractor. This informative video provides an overview of the differences between 1099 and W2.   Join our community  and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2306 minFlexMedStaffFlexMedStaffIntroduction to FlexMedStaff.comThis video explores why FlexMedStaff was created, its mission, and how it hopes to help physicians and CRNAs.  Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/2022-12-2022 min