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Legal Article | DSO Contracts (con’t.)

• Will you be able to maintain autonomy over all aspects of clinical care?

• Who will control the staffing decisions?

• How they calculate payments to you on the purchase and on the employment end?

• Can the DSO or the dentist terminate the business relationship and on what terms?

• Will you maintain control over patient records?

What length of time and geographic radius is included in the restrictive covenant both during and after
employment?
The significance of all the above should not be taken lightly. It is always helpful to have any agreements
reviewed by an attorney with experience in such matters. The guidance and assistance of an experienced
counsel can assist you in making your decision and ultimately navigating the process.

Amy Kulb, a partner in the law firm Jacobson, Goldberg, and Kulb, LLC has been practicing healthcare law
since 1980. Amy began her career at the Office of Professional Discipline. She joined Jacobson Goldberg &
Kulb in 1986, concentrating on representing dentists and other health professionals in OPD, audits and all
practice related matters.
Jill Kulb graduated from Tulane University School of Law and is now an associate of the firm. She also
represents dentists in contractual matters, including buying and selling dental practices, leases and
partnership and employment agreements.

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