Revised and updated, the new edition of this popular reference provides sample physician employment contracts and explains how each contract works. It includes increased information on the latest managed care entities and a review of basic concepts in fraud and abuse, corporate practice of medicine, and antitrust concerns. The book discusses the various legal and compliance issues related to physician employment, such as anti-self referral and anti-kickback issues, and examines how to resolve disputes through arbitration or mediation. It also outlines the pros and cons of various partnership arrangements.