Failure to do so in a timely manner may be considered grounds for dismissal from the network. It is mutually agreed and understood that the network will not be involved in any manner in the practitioner-patient relationship, which remains the sole responsibility of the practitioner. It is understood that practitioner is not an employee or agent of the network and that the practitioner is an independent contractor. The network and practitioner are independent entities and nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed to confer any right or cause of action upon any person, group, firm, corporation or public official other than network and practitioner. Practitioner and network are and shall continue to be independent entities and not agents or representatives of the other.
Practitioner continues to be solely responsible for treatment decisions.
This Agreement shall then automatically renew for successive one-year periods on the anniversary of the Effective Date. This agreement is subject to the laws of the State of California. Termination of this agreement shall not affect any rights or obligations hereunder, which shall have previously accrued, or shall thereafter arise with respect to any occurrence prior to termination, and such rights and obligations shall continue to be governed by the terms of this agreement. I certify to the best of my knowledge that all information provided above is correct and complete. I understand that any significant misstatement or omissions on this application may constitute cause for denial or revocation of my contract.