Staff physicians are covered for activities within their scope of professional responsibilities. For activities outside of your employment (such as moonlighting, consulting for a third party, acting physician for a summer camp, etc.), we recommend that you notify your Chief and your institution’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) and keep any documentation of your approved activities.  We also recommend you review any employment contract you have with your institution to ensure you are meeting all reporting requirements.
For any activities performed out-of-state, please note that you are subject to that state’s licensing requirements.  Your sponsoring institution may have specific policies regarding out-of-state practice and/or telemedicine practice.  Please contact your OGC for additional information.*
As a fellow, a moonlighting waiver, which you can find in the My Insurance pages, must be completed. The waiver must also be signed by the Chief of Service and submitted to CRICO through the credentialing department. If you will be practicing out-of-state, you are subject to that state’s licensing requirements. If you will be moonlighting in an emergency room you are required to hold valid and current PALS or ACLS and ATLS certifications**.
As a resident, a moonlighting waiver, which you can find in the My Insurance pages, must be completed. The waiver must also be signed by the Chief of Service and submitted to CRICO through the credentialing department. If you will be practicing out-of-state, you are subject to that state’s licensing requirements. If you will be moonlighting in an emergency room you are not covered unless enrolled in the Harvard-affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. If you are enrolled in such a program you are required to hold valid and current PALS or ACLS and ATLS certifications. Please note that you will only be insured for the maximum number of hours per week that your hospital has approved residents to work.
*Physicians employed by entities domiciled outside of Massachusetts may have different limits and coverages. Please contact your employer regarding your coverage.
**Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Safety (ATLS)