Lectures: Mastering Direct Contracting Virtual Event
**Lectures titles, topics and schedule is subject to change.
***Some lectures will be played live and others will be available after the event.
Dates/Times:
Friday, March 6, 2026 = 9am – 6pm EST
Saturday, March 7, 2026 = 9am – 6pm EST
Sunday, March 8, 2026 = 9am – 6pm EST
Lectures schedule below:
Phase 1: Foundations of Direct Contracting
| Contracting Directly: Another Way to do Locums |
| Basic information about the locums industry |
| Basics of 1099 vs W2 |
| A preamble: Basic principles of direct contracting |
| Setting your mindset for direct contracting |
| Barriers to Contracting Directly |
| Understanding the True Cost of Locums Agencies |
| Preparing and organizing youself for direct contracting |
| Q&A Panel Discussion |
Phase 2: Finding and Contacting Healthcare Facilities
| Determining your ideal preferences for facility type and location |
| Basic Principles of Finding Opportunities to Contract Directly |
| How to find facilities through locums agenices |
| The Art of Cold Calling and Emailing |
| How to determine the decision maker |
| Q&A Panel Discussion |
Phase 3: Compensation
| Different payment structures and clinical arrangments |
| Setting your compensation rates |
| Understanding FMV and Stark |
| Negotiating Your Compensation and Repackaging Deals |
| Travel Logistics When Contracting Directly |
| Malpractice Insurance When Contracting Directly |
| Q&A Panel Discussion |
Phase 4: Negotiations and Contracts
| The Strategic First Call: Discussion items to start the conversation |
| Items to negotiate for with a facility |
| Negotiating for your Clinical Arrangement |
| Understanding the PSA in a direct contract |
| 1099 vs W-2: Key Considerations When Contracting Directly |
| Travel Arrangements When Contracting Directly |
| Negotiating the Total Compensation Package |
| The Art of Renegotiating |
| Q&A Panel Discussion |
Phase 5: Direct Contracting as a Career
| Setting up a Legal Entity |
| How to be a great locums doctor |
| Obtaining multiple DEAs and state licenses |
| Family and locums |
| Local locums |
| From start to finish: contracting directly in 4 weeks |
| How to get started with the gig on time |
| Invoicing and Bookkeeping for Independent Contractors |
| Health Insurance Options for Indpendent Physicians |
| Q&A Panel Discussion |
