{"product_id":"2940148756217","title":"The ADA Practical Guide to Associateships: Success Strategies for Dentist-owners and Prospective Associates","description":"There's more than meets the eye to building a successful associateship. This practical guide offers strategies for tackling both logistical issues – such as the type of associate arrangement, compensation, contract terms, and buy-ins – and intangible ones, including interpersonal considerations and compatibility, developing a practice philosophy, and conducting a goals assessment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for either adding or becoming an associate, this valuable book explains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Common contract provisions, including compensation; sick leave, disability pay, and other benefits; restrictive covenants and nonsolicitation provisions; financing and income distribution; provisions for dissolution; and many more \u003cbr\u003e• Differences between an employee and an independent contractor, including financial, \u003cbr\u003e                  interpersonal, and tax considerations\u003cbr\u003e• The phased buy-in\/buy-out process\u003cbr\u003e• Considerations for the dentist who is thinking about joining a large group practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso includes worksheets for cash flow, break-even and associate compensation analyses, as well as a sample associateship contract. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Associateships in General         \u003cbr\u003eReasons to Become an Associate   \u003cbr\u003eReasons to Add an Associate\u003cbr\u003eStructures of Associateship Arrangements\u003cbr\u003ePotential Problems\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Associate Arrangements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Adding an Associate         \u003cbr\u003eLong-range Planning\u003cbr\u003ePersonal Assessment\u003cbr\u003ePractice Assessment\u003cbr\u003eTypical Features of Associate Agreements\u003cbr\u003eDefining Factors of a Prospective Associate\u003cbr\u003eRecruitment\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Considerations \u003cbr\u003eManagement Considerations\u003cbr\u003eInterpersonal Considerations\u003cbr\u003eFinancial Considerations\u003cbr\u003eMaking the Decision\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Becoming an Associate        \u003cbr\u003eIs Associating for You?\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Steps for Becoming an Associate or Entering a Time-share\/Solo Group Agreement\u003cbr\u003eWhat Type of Associateship Arrangement is Best for You?\u003cbr\u003eFinancial Considerations for Associate Arrangements\u003cbr\u003eControl Considerations\u003cbr\u003eRestrictive Considerations\u003cbr\u003eAvailability Considerations\u003cbr\u003eConsiderations Relating to an Associateship in a Large Group Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Locating Candidates and Associateship Opportunities  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Sources\u003cbr\u003eSample Advertisements\u003cbr\u003eSample Associate Dentist Job Description\u003cbr\u003eWeb-based Resources\u003cbr\u003eSocial Media \u003cbr\u003eMaking Contact\u003cbr\u003eSample Curriculum Vitae (CV)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Candidate or Associateship Evaluation      \u003cbr\u003eInitial Screening\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive Evaluation\u003cbr\u003eIssues for Prospective Associates\u003cbr\u003eSpecialty Care\u003cbr\u003eTerms of the Contract\u003cbr\u003eIssues for Prospective Associates and Group Practices\u003cbr\u003eIssues for Dentist-owners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Financial Compensation       \u003cbr\u003eDetermining a Fair Level of Compensation\u003cbr\u003eWho Pays Whom?\u003cbr\u003eCompensation Methods\u003cbr\u003eCompensation Examples\u003cbr\u003ePhased Buy-ins and Buy-outs\u003cbr\u003eOther Financial Compensation Considerations\u003cbr\u003eBreak-even Analysis for an Associate's Production\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Contractual Considerations        \u003cbr\u003eThe Importance of a Written Contract\u003cbr\u003eClassification Indicators\u003cbr\u003eEmployee or Independent Contractor?\u003cbr\u003eTaxes, Social Security and Related Matters\u003cbr\u003eCommon Contract Provisions\u003cbr\u003eIndependent Contractor Sample Provisions\u003cbr\u003eTime-share\/Solo Group Sample Provisions\u003cbr\u003eSample Employee Associateship Agreement\u003cbr\u003eSample Independent Contractor Agreement","brand":"American Dental Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47173558075632,"sku":"2940148756217","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148756217_p0.jpg?v=1763707836","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148756217","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}