title: Contract law: relationship between dermatologists and third-party payers.
abstract: The relationship between third-party payers and dermatologists is generally governed by a written contract. That relationship can be more beneficial to the dermatologist, and chances of liability may be decreased, both for breach of contract and for malpractice, if the dermatologist pays close attention to the language in the contract. All contracts are generally negotiable; detrimental language in the contract often may be removed or changed. This article presents information to help prepare dermatologists to review and negotiate contracts.
authors: California Medical Association, San Francisco.
authors: A V
authors: AV
authors: Askanas
mesh_terms: D016363:Antitrust Laws; D003284:Contract Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005251:Fees, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007193:Independent Practice Associations / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014481:United States; D014600:Utilization Review / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence