Physician Contract Review
Understand your employment agreement before you sign
We help physicians review employment contracts, evaluate compensation structures, and identify risks before signing a new agreement.
Our contract specialists provide clear guidance so you understand what your contract actually says and what it means for your career.
Professional Contract Review and Negotiation to Secure the Best Terms for Your Career
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Basic Review
$480
one-time purchaseComprehensive Review
Full Comprehensive Review
Live Personal Call with Attorney
Detailed Summary Email
Post Review Support
Contract Changes/Amendments Reviewed
Letter of Intent/Offer Letter Call Included
Personalized Compensation Data Report
Negotiation Support
Best & Final Offer Strategy
Detailed Notes From Employer Calls
Negotiation with Employer
Recruitment Agreement Review: +$250
Additional Benefits
Buy Now, Pay Later Option (interest free)
Ideal For: Quick red flag check, Locum Tenens
Multiple Review Discount
Most People Buy
Advanced Review
$810
one-time purchaseComprehensive Review
Full Comprehensive Review
Live Personal Call with Attorney
Detailed Summary Email
Post Review Support (12 Months)
Contract Changes/Amendments Reviewed
Letter of Intent/Offer Letter Call Included
Personalized Compensation Data Report
Negotiation Support
Best & Final Offer Strategy
Detailed Notes From Employer Calls
Negotiation with Employer
Recruitment Agreement Review: +$250
Additional Benefits
Buy Now, Pay Later Option (interest free): 5 Months
Ideal For: Residents, Fellows, or Compensation Analysis
Negotiation Review
$1950
one-time purchaseComprehensive Review
Full Comprehensive Review
Live Personal Call with Attorney
Detailed Summary Email
Post Review Support (12 Months)
Contract Changes/Amendments Reviewed
Letter of Intent/Offer Letter Call Included
Personalized Compensation Data Report
Negotiation Support
Best & Final Offer Strategy
Detailed Notes From Employer Calls
Negotiation with Employer
Recruitment Agreement Review: +$250
Additional Benefits
Buy Now, Pay Later Option (interest free): 10 months
Ideal For: Attending Physicians or Renewal
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Feature/Plan |
Most People Buy |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Full Comprehensive Review | |||
| Live Personal Call with Attorney | |||
| Detailed Summary Email | |||
| Post Review Support | 12 Months | 12 Months | |
| Contract Changes/Amendments Reviewed | |||
| Letter of Intent/Offer Letter Call Included | |||
| Personalized Compensation Data Report | |||
| Best & Final Offer Strategy | |||
| Detailed Notes From Employer Calls | |||
| Negotiation with Employer | 100% start to finish | ||
| Buy Now, Pay Later Option (interest free) | 5 Months | 10 Months | |
| Turnaround Time | ~3 Days Turn | ~2 Days Turn | ~2 Days Turn |
| Recruitment Agreement Review | $250 additional | $250 additional | $250 additional |
| Multiple Review Discount (both contracts required up front) |
Click to Start Your Double Advanced Review for $1,450 | Click to Start Your Double Negotiation Review for $3,700 |
Why We’re The #1 Choice For Physicians In All 50 States & Every Specialty
Your story matters
We Speak Your Language: You’ve mastered medicine; we’ve mastered physician contracts. Let us help you get a great contract you can be proud of.
Unparalleled Expertise: We pioneered the concept of physician contract reviews in the USA.
Your Story Matters: You’re a cut above the rest, your contract should reflect that. We dive deep into your goals, ambitions, and career plans to help you get the contract you deserve.
A review system created by physicians for physicians
We take the stress and mystery out of contract reviews, paving a quick and straightforward path to a contract you can be proud of.
We understand how to advocate for physicians.
After all, we pioneered the contract and compensation review space over 12 years ago.
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
How it works…let’s get started
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Together, we create a plan
We review your 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
Congratulations! You now have a contract you understand completely and that works for you and empowers you in every step of your career.
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.
What You Get
More than just a contract review: We take the stress and mystery out of contract reviews, paving a quick and straightforward path to a contract you can be proud of.
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.
RUSH FEE SERVICE AVAILABLE AND MAY BE DONE SAME DAY OR IN A FEW DAYS
Partnership Review
Please email us all the pertinent documents to gain a thorough understanding of the details of your agreement. This includes Articles of Incorporation, Stock Purchase Agreements, Employment Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Buy-sell Agreements, Bylaws, and more. We value your input and want to ensure that our proposal is tailored to your specific needs.
Please send documents to info@contractdiagnostics.com and we will reply back with the cost and specifics of what we will all provide.
FAQs
How can I contact you?
You can call 888-574-5526 or email us at info@contractdiagnostics.com any time!
Can you help with re-negotiation? I have a job but my contract is up for renewal.
Are you a law firm?
Absolutely not – and that is a good thing. We specialize in contract reviews – not legal reviews. We do not take legal cases, spend time in court, nor operate as a law firm. We give ‘deal’ advice and not legal advice so you know you have the best deal for your career/family/finances. Should you need a state-specific attorney we are able to refer you to in-state counsel that can help with your needs. For more details, please review our full disclaimer here.
What is the difference in your firm?
Choosing a firm to review your contract is one of the most important decisions you will make. We offer flat rates, deferred invoicing, numerous data sets, full compensation analysis and more – these are just some of the competitive advantages you will have by utilizing Contract Diagnostics. Maybe one of the most important reasons to use Contract Diagnostics is that reviewing Physician contracts is all we do. Many firms want you in their database to sell you disability insurance or investments. Other firms are affiliated with Physician recruiters. 100% of our business at Contract Diagnostics is physician contract reviews. It’s our sub-specialty!
Do you have a referral program?
Yes! Contract Diagnostics has a very active referral program. Send us your friends/colleagues and we provide gift cards back to you as a ‘thank you’. Please have them input your name when they sign up! For affiliate programs, please email info@contractdiagnostics.com for more information on having us work with your physician clients.
What is the cost?
Contract Diagnostics has numerous packages to suit your individual needs and budget, starting at $250. You can review our prices and various packages for contract reviews here. Our prices are very competitive for what you will receive – but may not be the cheapest. Choosing a professional to review your contract should not go to the lowest bidder but to the firm that offers the best value. If you think about how much time and money you have invested in yourself and your training, ensuring the best review that doesn’t miss any details is the most important thing.
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What is your experience?
Contract Diagnostics has years of experience working from all sides of the transaction. 100% of our work is in physician contract reviews. We do not sell insurance, do physician recruiting, or offer investments. We do not take cases, go to court, or sue people/companies. We only do physician contracts. Contact us and we will help with yours.
#1 Choice For Physician Contract Review For Every Physician Specialty in All 50 States
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.
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
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.
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