Is the Doctor In? Legal Considerations for Hospice Physician Contracting

The hospice physician plays an enormously critical role in hospice operations, from certifying patients as terminally ill to being the hospice’s representative in the community. Just as the physician’s role is critical, so too is the physician’s contract with the hospice. When it comes to contracting for a medical director’s or other hospice physician’s services, there are a variety of pitfalls to avoid and legal considerations to keep in mind. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske and Andrew Brenton share their key tips for structuring hospice physician agreements.