Common use of Relationship of AvMed and In-Network Providers Clause in Contracts

Relationship of AvMed and In-Network Providers. AvMed does not directly employ any practicing Physicians nor any Hospital personnel or Physicians. These Health Care Providers are independent contractors and are not the agents or employees of AvMed. AvMed will be deemed not to be a Health Care Provider with respect to any services performed or rendered by any such independent contractors. In-Network Providers maintain the Physician/patient relationship with Members and are solely responsible for all Health Care Services which In-Network Providers render to Members. Therefore, AvMed will not be liable for any negligent act or omission committed by any independent practicing Physicians, nurses or medical personnel, nor any Hospital or health care facility, its personnel, other Health Professionals or any of their employees or agents who may, from time to time, provide Health Care Services to a Member of AvMed. Furthermore, AvMed will not be vicariously liable for any negligent act or omission of any of these independent Health Professionals who treat a Member of AvMed.