Parties & Recitals
Identify the chiropractor, clinic entity, patient, and legal relationship; state whether the chiropractor is an independent contractor or clinic employee and provide addresses and contact details.
A formal contract clarifies expectations, documents informed consent, sets billing and insurance terms, and reduces disputes by recording mutual obligations. It also provides evidence of authorization and care decisions.
Each signer should retain a copy; clinics should store the executed contract with the patient’s medical record to satisfy clinical, billing, and legal needs.
Identify the chiropractor, clinic entity, patient, and legal relationship; state whether the chiropractor is an independent contractor or clinic employee and provide addresses and contact details.
Describe services, treatment goals, anticipated frequency, and limitations; include language about referrals, imaging, and when care falls outside chiropractic scope.
Specify fees, co-payments, insurance assignment, timely-filing obligations, collection remedies, and whether payment is due at time of service or billed later.
Include informed consent for chiropractic procedures and a HIPAA-compliant privacy notice describing uses, disclosures, and patient rights under 45 CFR §164.500 et seq.
Allocate risk where appropriate, disclaim non-covered outcomes, include malpractice or professional liability references, and describe indemnity for third-party claims.
Specify how parties may end care, required notice periods, amendment procedures, and procedures for transferring records on discharge or transfer.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication method | Email plus SMS code |
| HIPAA BAA | Execute BAA with vendor |
| Templates | Save reusable contract versions |
| Audit trail | Enable timestamps and IP logging |
Ensure vendor provides encryption in transit and at rest, an auditable certificate of completion, and a signed BAA when handling PHI; confirm export options to your EHR and long-term archive prior to use.
Effective on the date the patient signs
Often 30–90 days; verify payer contract
Typically 30 days for non-emergent termination
Usually 30–60 days under state law
Aim to resolve within 60 days
Collect ID, insurance, and signed contract at first visit
Confirm payer preauthorization before scheduled care when required
Document progress notes after each visit
Finalize treatment summary and transfer or retain records
A midsize clinic standardized intake contracts for treatment consent and PHI sharing
A multi-office practice used a single reusable contract template across locations
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |