Lectures: Mastering Direct Contracting Virtual Event

***Lectures titles, topics and schedule is subject to change.

Dates/Times:

Friday, March 6, 2026 = 9am – 5pm EST

Saturday, March 7, 2026 = 9am – 5pm EST

Sunday, March 8, 2026 = 9am – 5pm EST

Lectures schedule below:

Phase 1: Foundations of Direct Contracting

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
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
How to find facilities to contract directly with
How to find facilities through locums agenices
Ways to connect with representative from facilties via email, cold calling, social media, etc
Who to reach out to at faciltiies and determining the decision maker
Q&A Panel Discussion

Phase 3: Compensation

Different payment structures and clinical arrangments
Setting your compensation rates
Understanding FMV and Stark
Understanding the PSA in a direct contract
Q&A Panel Discussion

Phase 4: Negotiations and Contracts

Goals for a first conversation with a facility
Items to negotiate for with a facility
Understanding how to deal with malpractice insurance when contracting directly
Understanding Your Contracts When Going Direct
Things to worry about: Contracting directly as a 1099 vs W2 (whast the difference)
Determinging travel arrangment when going direct
Best Negotiating tactics and the Art of renegotiating
Q&A Panel Discussion

Phase 5: Direct Contracting as a Career

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
Acounting and Bookkeeping as a Indpendent Contractor
Q&A Panel Discussion