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Insurance Contract Negotiation
Your payer contracts reviewed and your rates benchmarked, with a clear case put to payers for better reimbursement and fairer terms.
Get a free consultation50/50 payment$500 per contract
Many practices sign the first contract a payer sends and never revisit it, even as costs rise. Rates are often negotiable, especially when you can show value, access or a specialty the network needs.
We compare your fee schedules with Medicare and market benchmarks, identify your strongest leverage and handle the negotiation process with the payer.
What's included
Rate benchmarking
Your top codes compared with Medicare rates and typical market rates.
Negotiation case
A written proposal built on access, quality, volume or specialty need.
Payer communication
We contact provider relations and follow up until there is an answer.
Fee schedule loading
New rates confirmed and checked against payments after they take effect.
Renewal calendar
Contract anniversaries tracked so you can renegotiate at the right time.
Price
$500 per contract
50/50 payment
Half upfront, half when the work is complete. How payment works
Who it's for
Practices that have been in network for at least a year with steady volume.
How it works
Payer plan
We agree on which payers to apply to, in which order, based on your patients and location.
Document collection
One checklist for licenses, malpractice, board certification and work history.
Applications and follow-up
We submit, then call and check portals until each payer decides.
Go-live
We confirm effective dates and fee schedules so billing can start cleanly.
Hire it alone or as part of a package
Insurance Contract Negotiation is available on its own, and it is also included in Provider Enrollment and Patient Acquisition Program and Precision Claim Management. See all packages on our pricing page.
Insurance Contract Negotiation FAQs
Will payers really negotiate with a small practice?
Not always, but many will when you show something specific, such as access in an underserved area, extended hours or a specialty they lack.
Could negotiating put my contract at risk?
A professional request does not by itself end a contract. We review termination terms first and never take steps you haven't approved.
How long does negotiation take?
Often two to six months, depending on the payer's review cycle.
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Ready to talk about insurance contract negotiation?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your practice and tell you where to start.