Tool
Answer a few questions about your current agreement and see how each clause stacks up against published norms. Educational only — not a substitute for a lawyer reading the document.
Compares a contract structure against published norms. It does not interpret anyone's specific agreement. Not a substitute for a lawyer reading the actual document.
Notice period — Strong
30–90 days is the published norm; longer than 90 is worth pushing back on.
Auto-renewal — Review
Auto-renewal with a short notice window is the clause that catches practices. Find the renewal date first.
Early termination fees — Weak
Liquidated damages on the remaining term — including an unnoticed renewal term — is how a switch becomes expensive.
Data return — Strong
Should specify electronic, readable format, defined period (ideally ≤30 days), no excessive exit fee. Silence is the problem.
Wind-down terms — Strong
Should require the outgoing company to keep working pre-cutover claims for a defined period, with reporting.
Assignment / change of control — Review
RCM is consolidating. Negotiate the right to terminate on change of control without penalty.
Who owns the PMS — Strong
If the vendor supplied the software, leaving usually means losing the system. Prefer working inside your own system.
Questions to ask before signing the next contract
Educational only. Compares a contract structure against published norms. Does not interpret your specific agreement and must not be treated as legal advice. Have a healthcare attorney read the actual document before acting.