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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I just use ChatGPT to review my physician contract?
You can — and it has real value as a first pass. It will summarize the contract, flag obvious issues, and help you walk into the next conversation more prepared. What it cannot do is apply state-specific knowledge, specialty-specific compensation benchmarks, employer pattern knowledge, or any understanding of your personal goals and career situation. Use it to prepare. Do not stop there.
Is AI accurate enough for physician contract review?
For basic summarization and clause identification, yes. For the level of analysis that actually protects a physician's career and income, no. General AI tools are not specifically trained on physician employment agreements. They miss items related to wRVU structures, modifier language, CMS coding updates, tail coverage obligations, state-level non-compete agreements, and partnership-track language. The miss is not academic. It can show up as lost income, limited job options, or a difficult exit.
What should I remove from my contract before uploading it to an AI tool?
Remove your name, your employer's name, specific compensation figures, and any identifiable location details. Treat it like any sensitive document you would share with an unverified third party. Most general AI platforms store submitted content depending on their account type and privacy settings. Physician employment agreements contain financial and legal terms that should stay protected.
What does a professional physician contract review actually include?
At Contract Diagnostics, a review covers your full compensation plan, all bonus structures and schedules, benefits compared against regional averages, restrictive covenants including non-compete and termination language, and malpractice tail coverage obligations. It also includes a live specialist call to discuss your specific situation, goals, and negotiation strategy — in the context of your specialty and market.
How is Contract Diagnostics different from using an AI tool?
We bring 14 years of physician-specific experience, knowledge of employer patterns across all 50 states, and specialty benchmarks from more than 18,000 reviewed contracts. Every review includes a live specialist who understands your situation and goals — not just the document. That context is what determines the outcome. AI has none of it.
About the Author
Jon Appino is the Founder and CEO of Contract Diagnostics. Over the past 14 years, his firm has reviewed more than 18,000 physician contracts and helped physicians secure millions in improved compensation. He passionately advocates for physicians and believes they deserve to be compensated fairly — and to understand and control the business side of their career.
About the Author
Jon Appino is the Founder and CEO of Contract Diagnostics. Thirteen years ago, Jon pioneered a new approach to national physician contract review. Since then, he has built a team that shares his passion for empowering physicians through their contracts and compensation. Jon inspires a proactive approach to career and compensation management. Contract Diagnostics reviews over 2000 contracts annually and offers clients access to a comprehensive compensation database.
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