CONTRACT ANALYSIS SERVICE HELPS MEMBERS UNDERSTAND INSURANCE CONTRACTS
Receiving a clear, concise explanation of the terms of a provider contract may help you decide if participating with such a plan is best for you and your patients, as well as helping you avoid unpleasant surprises under the contract in the future.
The ADA Contract Analysis Service will provide you with information concerning a proposed contract so you can better understand and analyze its terms. The service analyzes dental provider contracts with PPOs, insurance companies or other third-party payers.
The Contract Analysis Service assists member dentists in understanding contractual terms and contractual obligations before the dentist is legally bound by them. It takes contract legalese and translates it into easy-to-understand language that enables dentists to make informed contracting decisions.
The service identifies potentially problematic contract provisions and their possible impact on the dental practice. This information can help the dentist either negotiate more favorable contract terms or at least have a fuller understanding of what to expect as a result of entering into the agreement.
The Contract Analysis Service is available free to ODA members as a benefit of your membership. Utilize this service at no charge by submitting the following documents to the Ohio Dental Association prior to signing the proposed contract:
- A copy of your unsigned contract and any accompanying documents.
- An analysis request.
For more information or to utilize this free service, contact the ODA at (800) 282-1526 or email dentist@oda.org.
The Contract Analysis Service is intended as a tool to aid you in understanding and analyzing your proposed contract, and is not intended to constitute legal advice.
