To be meaningful, clinical service contracts must be thoughtfully constructed and carefully negotiated. Even when these efforts are successful these same contracts must be periodically renegotiated! These confrontations can be time-consuming to the parties involved and potentially disruptive to the hospital/physician relationship.

Negotiations often break down for the following reasons:

The consequence of poor negotiation is that key relationships can be damaged even if an agreement is reached. And the risk of failed negotiation continues to rise as the competition for contracts intensifies. The loss of a contract represents a dramatic change in your professional life—it can also mean significant changes in your personal life as well.

HPC has successfully represented both hospitals and hospital-based physicians in their negotiations and we can certainly serve as your advocate in your negotiations. But having represented both doctors and administrators, we have a unique perspective of the interests of each party.

In lieu of the usual contentious and disruptive discussions, consider relying on HPC to mediate an agreement that effectively addresses the real interests and objectives of both parties.

Serving as a neutral intermediary, HPC can facilitate the negotiations, safeguard the relationship and “coach” the participants on the process.