Employee v. independent contractor: tax and other considerations for group practices.
The classification of physicians and associated health care professionals as employees or independent contractors in a group practice context is an important and frequently misunderstood issue, with many traps for the unwary. This article discusses the effect of classification on a group's responsibilities, the factors to consider in determining whether a health care professional should be classified as an employee of the group or an independent contractor, and the practical considerations involved in reclassification of an improperly classified worker.
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