Doctors Inc.: Beyond the Bedside: From Residency to Practice: Navigating Contracts and Coverage
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MSSNY’s new residency series dives into the critical, real-life aspects of medicine you didn’t learn in school. From navigating employment contracts to understanding malpractice coverage, this free session will prepare you to protect your career from day one.
Agenda
September 6, 10:00 AM - 12:10 PM
10:00 AM - Get Paid What You’re Worth: Master Your First Contract
Saturday Survival Series: Reviewing & Negotiating Your First Employment Agreement
You didn’t go through years of training to sign a contract you don’t understand. Before you accept your first attending job, make sure the fine print isn’t setting you up for regret. This session breaks down what most contracts don’t tell you upfront—and how to protect your future career.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this resident-focused Saturday session:
- What to watch for in non-compete clauses—and how to negotiate them
- The real story behind RVU-based pay (and how to avoid getting shortchanged)
- How to assess offer terms beyond salary—like bonuses, buy-outs, and restrictive clauses
- How to use benchmarks and conversion rates to get a fair deal
- Smart questions to ask before signing anything
Don’t let a rushed decision limit your mobility, income, or independence. This one hour could change how you approach every opportunity ahead.
11:00 AM - Understanding Malpractice: Make Sure Your “Tail” is Covered
Saturday Survival Series: What They Don’t Teach You About Liability Insurance
You’re about to become the one who signs the orders—and the one who gets named in the lawsuit. But do you actually know what your employer’s malpractice insurance really covers? Most residents don’t. That’s a problem.
In this no-fluff Saturday session, we’ll walk you through the fine print that can protect your career—or wreck it:
- Claims-Made vs. Occurrence: Two policies, one key difference—long-term protection.
- Tail coverage: Who’s on the hook after you leave—and how much it could cost you.
- Policy Limits & Extras: What your policy actually covers—and when you might need more.
- Consent-to-Settle Clauses: What they are, how they work, and why you should care.
Don’t wait for a lawsuit to find out what was in your contract. Spend one hour with us and walk away ready to ask the right questions, demand the right protection, and take control of your future.
Meet Our Speakers
David N. Vozza, Esq. devotes his practice to the areas of health care and litigation. His practice focuses on defending health care professionals in disciplinary and regulatory actions before federal and state agencies, private and government payor audits, civil and criminal fraud investigations, hospital and privileges disputes, and general health care litigation in both the federal and state courts.
David regularly defends health care professionals before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct and the Office of Professional Discipline. He also frequently lectures on issues of fraud and abuse, healthcare regulatory compliance, and professional licensure.
David was selected to serve as General Counsel to the Medical Society of the State of New York as well as the respective medical societies for the counties of Queens, Kings, Richmond, Onondaga, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Chenango, Oswego, and Cayuga.
David N. Vozza, Esq.
General Counsel, Medical Society of the State of New York
Lori Hertz, has extensive experience in marketing to physicians. Having joined MLMIC in 2016 after over 30 years with PRI/EmPro, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into MLMIC’s marketing program. In her role as Senior Account Specialist, she is involved in the different facets of strategic planning all geared towards the development and retention of business relationships. In addition, her earlier role as an underwriter crossing over into marketing was instrumental in the development of overall marketing structure. Lori brings a new level of experience and passion for business development into the Company.
Lori Hertz
Senior Account Specialist, MLMIC