Contract Diagnostics
Physician Contract Review and Compensation Guidance
We help physicians review employment contracts, understand compensation, and make informed decisions before they sign. Choose the service that fits your situation.
Contract Review Starting from $480
Compensation Analysis $297
Best For:
Residents/Fellows
New Opportunities
Renegotiations
Partnership Offers
Best For:
Established Career Physicians
Auto Renewing Contracts
Not for New Contract Review
Contract Review Starting from $480
Best For:
Residents/Fellows
New Opportunities
Renegotiations
Partnership Offers
Compensation Analysis $297
Best For:
Established Career Phisicians
Auto Renewing Contracts
Not for New Contract Review
We help you review, understand, and negotiate the contract so you can feel confident in the decision. Believe it or not, we even make it a fun learning experience.
#1 Choice for every physician speciality in all 50 states
Your contract, our speciality
Live personalized service with every review
In-house legal team reviews all contracts
#1 Choice For Physician Contract Review In All 50 States For Every Physician Specialty
We remove your stress and frustration from the contract review and negotiation process, so you get a great contract that you can be proud of.
Our unique physician contract review system was created by physicians for physicians and provides you with an easy, simple and fast path to a great contract that you can be proud of.
What You Get With Your Contract Review
Compensation
We do a comprehensive review of your compensation plan in its entirety, so you know exactly what it means for your finances. We will diagnose and discuss your compensation, all bonus schedules or plans, and any additional signing bonuses or stipends to ensure they are in line with regional, state, and even city-specific averages. We give you specific talking points and questions to ask. Since we specialize in this, we are very creative with what you could ask for, and of course ‘how’ you could ask.
Benefits
A full review of all your benefits will be conducted so you know if/how they play a role in the entire picture of compensation and the deal. We will discuss what is and is not negotiable, what questions you need to ask (and ‘how’ to ask them), as well as compare to averages. From time away to CME budgets and physician retirement plans, you will know without a doubt how your benefit plan compares to your peers.
Covenants
Our contract review specialists are responsible for reviewing all restrictive covenants in your contract together with our in-house attorneys. Our specialists will review all termination, malpractice, and restrictive covenants for comparison to market norms in your area (*). We have experience in reviewing agreements in specialties from all 50 states, and familiar with what the market bears in your particular area and specialty.
* Should you need a state-specific attorney we are able to refer you to in-state counsel that can help with your needs for items such as enforceability of certain terms and conditions, etc.
You may be leaving money on the table throughout your medical career journey
Your story matters!
Are there red flags or landmines in the fine print of your contract that increase your risk or prevent you from leaving or relocating?
What questions should you ask, and how do you ask them?
How do you know if your compensation is in alignment for your specialty and geography?
Have you gone years without checking to make sure your compensation is the best it can be?
Have a contract?
Need a salary check-up?
We understand how to advocate for physicians
After all, we pioneered the contract and compensation review space over 14 years ago.
Expert physician contract lawyer services in all 50 states. Our specialized physician contract attorneys provide comprehensive reviews for every specialty.
The first lawyer I used missed 80% of what you showed me. Thank you for being so detailed.
Dr. Hernandez
I will be passing your information on to everyone at my program!
Rita MD
I’m glad I chose your firm. Everything worked out the way I imagined it would.
Dr. Pickens
Your service is very unique. I couldn’t be happier with my choice to use your firm.
Dr. Dunn
Jon! I got the $10k signing bonus! Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to ask!
MD
Jon, you impact families with the work you do. Keep doing the good work. My family thanks you.
MD
The way you explained everything makes me feel very comfortable signing this contract. Thank you.
Julia MD
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Together, we create a plan
We review your compensation package or contract live to understand your story. Then, we build your customized plan and educate you in terms that make sense and will help benefit you.
Excel in the career you worked hard for
You have a package you understand completely and that works in your favor no matter where you are in your career.
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#1 Choice For Physician Contract Review
For Every Physician Specialty in All 50 States
Every physician’s career has a story. We’ve helped tens of thousands of physicians in every state review compensation plans and negotiate contracts that serve them. You deserve a well-rounded team of dedicated experts on your side who will help you understand what you should be getting, what you are signing, what to ask for, and how to ask for it.
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Who will I be speaking with?
Our team of professionals includes MBAs, healthcare attorneys, and experienced healthcare executives. We have worked with physicians for decades in various roles and capacities. Our constant dedication and focus on keeping up on critical areas in physician compensation provide us with the perfect niche for this vital discussion with you.
JON APPINO, MBA
Founder & CEO
DR. BENJAMIN E. STONE
Director of Physician Engagement
DR. KATHRYN SARNOSKI, MD
Director of Physician Education
PETE
Senior Contract Review Specialist
LAURA VIOZZI, J.D.
Junior Contract Review Specialist
ANU MURTHY, Esq.
Senior Contract Review Specialist
SELENA KANETKAR, J.D.
Senior Contract Review Specialist
JACKIE CRAIN, MBA, J.D.
Associate Contract Review Specialist
Contract Diagnostics is not a law firm, and its team doesn't provide legal representation. For more details, please review our full disclaimer here.
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Whether it’s a compensation review or a contract review/negotiation, you will have peace of mind knowing that your due diligence resulted in the best possible package for your career and family.
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Our services are available in all 50 states for all medical specialties
JON APPINO, MBA
FOUNDER & CEO
DR. BENJAMIN E. STONE
Director of Physician Engagement
Dr. Ben is a board-certified and residency trained Emergency Medicine Physician currently working in private practice. He is the Director of Physician Engagement at Contract Diagnostics. Having experienced numerous contract negotiations throughout his career, he recognizes how overwhelming the process can feel and believes that having a partner who understands the complexities and details of physician contracts can greatly decrease the stress and maximize the outcome. Dr. Ben believes that every physician contract deserves professional review to ensure that the best terms can be achieved for the physician!
Dr. Ben completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas and received his medical degree from Kansas City University. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Southern California. After Residency, he spent 4 years of active duty in the United States Air Force and served one tour of duty in Afghanistan. He currently works in private practice as an Emergency Physician while also serving as the Medical Director of a Worker’s Compensation clinic.
DR. KATHRYN SARNOSKI, MD
DIRECTOR OF PHYSICIAN EDUCATION
Dr. Sarnoski is a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and Director of Physician Education at Contract Diagnostics. From her personal experience as a physician, she recognizes there is no single best contract for every physician. Her expertise is in helping fellow physicians identify their personal goals and values, understand exactly what they are signing, negotiate the terms that support their goals and values, and ultimately be educated and empowered in the process.
Dr. Sarnoski is a Yale University graduate who completed her MD at the University of Wisconsin and her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She has been a part of many successful health care systems, including Advocate Aurora Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
JILLIAN VESTAL, J.D.
Senior Contract Review Specialist
Jillian Vestal is a licensed attorney specializing in physician contracting. Jillian received her undergraduate degree in public relations from Harding University and earned her J.D. at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Prior to her time at Contract Diagnostics, she worked in the office of former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and then for the state Department of Health. After leaving the public sector, Jillian worked in government relations for healthcare clients and later as staff attorney for a health system. In that role, she was involved in compliance matters, fair market analysis, and contract review among other things. Since joining CDx, Jillian has reviewed hundreds of contracts for physicians all over the country, in various specialties, helping them better understand their contracts and negotiate the best deal for themselves.
PETE
Senior Contract Review Specialist
Pete has extensive healthcare experience including 17 years of experience negotiating physician and NP/PA agreements and agreements with hospitals for several national physician provider companies. Since joining CDx in March 2020, Pete has fulfilled his desire to help physicians understand their contracts and get the best contract possible. At Pete’s past positions he saw too many physicians, NPs and PAs signing contracts too quickly when he knew the companies had room to negotiate. He also felt that the physicians, NPs and PAs probably didn’t understand the risks they took on when signing their contracts like termination provisions, noncompetes, and tail insurance. He has been thrilled to have been able to help so many physicians here at CDx through their contract processes.
LAURA VIOZZI, J.D.
Junior Contract Review Specialist
Laura received her JD from Widener University and began practicing in the area of insurance defense, later transitioning to work in higher education, estate and family law, contract negotiation and mediation. Joining one of the largest healthcare systems in the Midwest several years ago, Laura found her passion, combining her legal skills with her love of building strong, healthy communities. She is involved with system leaders, residents and fellows, contributes to recruitment and retention efforts, and is involved from the offer to execution stages of physician agreements. This experience gives Laura the skillset needed to interpret the minutia of provider service agreements. She brings a wealth of skills and motivation to help empower Contract Diagnostic customers with the education, guidance and support they need to reach the professional and financial goals they desire.
ANU MURTHY, Esq.
Senior Contract Review Specialist
In 2020, Anu chose to return to her roots, working directly with healthcare professionals to navigate the business aspects of their lives. Her extensive experience gives her clients a unique edge in reviewing healthcare transactions and her broad industry network offers valuable insights into market trends. Anu’s insider perspective, coupled with her dedication to her client’s interests, sets her apart in her field.
SELENA KANETKAR, J.D.
Senior Contract Review Specialist
Selena Kanetkar is a licensed attorney whose practice area is focused on healthcare contracts and negotiations. Selena earned her JD from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and is passionate about helping clients understand both the attorney’s risks and business perspective needs behind their contracts. Prior to joining Contract Diagnostics, Selena worked for a hospital system as a practice consultant on a variety of complex matters ranging from physician employment agreements, fair market value analysis, practice acquisitions, and intellectual property.
JACKIE CRAIN, MBA, J.D.
Associate Contract Review Specialist
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