I am an emergency room surgeon paid as an employee. I am about to negotiate a contract with a hospital, and I am concerned about making a payment for malpractice tail insurance coverage (insurance that covers malpractice claims should I quit and go to another hospital). Do you have any suggestions? (C.J., Alexandria, VA)

Yes. Make the hospital pay, even if the hospital reduces your pay to cover the cost.

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