Revenue-cycle answer from VOSKPO
What should a practice review in a payer contract?
Review the payment terms and fee schedule, the services and locations covered, notice and amendment language, audit and recoupment terms, dispute paths, data duties, renewal and termination. Legal questions belong with a health-care attorney. An operational review makes sure your team can actually follow the agreement, from timely filing to prior authorization.
Source checked September 7, 2026 · General information, not legal, coding or payer-specific advice.
How VOSKPO approaches the work
- Inventory existing agreements and amendments
- Separate legal, financial and operating questions
- Record effective dates, notice rules, timely filing limits and unresolved terms
- Plan implementation before the effective date
Source
We checked this answer against American Medical Association: Getting started in private practice on September 7, 2026. Payer and legal requirements can change, so confirm the rule that applies to your practice.