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workers’ compensation Proposal for Reform

Written on February 1, 2012 – 1:17 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry has proposed changes to the workers’ compensation fee schedule. Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee- Proposal for Reform – Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry The Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Medical Society oppose efforts to lower that fee schedule. Additional information will be forthcoming  as we coordinate  our response to [...]

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Physician Employment Contracts – Podcast – Fox Rothschild, LLP

Written on September 1, 2010 – 8:19 am | by ACMS Administrator |

Partner Michael Wiethorn discusses why it is critical for physicians to fully understand the terms of their employment agreements before they sign. He addresses such topics as termination provisions, compensation, benefits, location and work assignment, restrictive covenants and co-ownership, among other issues. Listen to podcast

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UPMC to close Braddock Hospital Jan. 31

Written on October 16, 2009 – 10:35 am | by ACMS Administrator |

UPMC to close Braddock Hospital Jan. 31 – Pittsburgh Business Times UPMC Braddock to close – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Employment Contract Review

Written on September 20, 2009 – 3:41 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

Employment Contract Review Special program for residents and fellows evaluating employment contracts. Contact: Michael A. Cassidy, Esquire TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. 1500 ONE PPG PLACE PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 (412) 594-5515 mcassidy@tuckerlaw.com

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UPMC and WPAHS Battle Over Physician Restrictive Covenants

Written on August 27, 2009 – 1:54 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

A recent Allegheny County Court Case clearly establishes that the enforceability of restrictive covenants is not an urban myth; they are enforceable and vigorously litigated. In Allegheny Specialty Practice Network and the West Penn Allegheny Health System v. Joseph J. Colella, M.D., ASPN and WPAHS obtained a preliminary injunction prohibiting Dr. Colella from practicing within [...]

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