Parties
Identify the patient, guardian, dental provider, and billing agent by full legal name and contact information to establish who is bound by the contract.
A well-drafted agreement clarifies patient consent and financial responsibility, reduces billing disputes, and documents HIPAA authorizations. It creates a reproducible record that supports compliance and improves administrative consistency across clinical and insurance workflows.
Typical parties include dental practice administrators, treating dentists, patients or guardians, and billing representatives.
Establishing the signatory roles up front reduces later disputes and supports regulatory and payer requirements.
Identify the patient, guardian, dental provider, and billing agent by full legal name and contact information to establish who is bound by the contract.
Describe the treatment, procedures, and expected materials so consent is informed and scope-related disputes are reduced.
State fees, payment schedule, insurance assignment, copay responsibility, and collection remedies to set clear financial expectations.
Include required HIPAA authorizations and specify permitted disclosures; note whether a Business Associate Agreement applies for third-party processors.
Document notice periods, fees for late cancellations, and rescheduling rules to limit revenue leakage and set patient expectations.
Specify the governing state law for interpretation and dispute resolution; this affects enforceability and venue selection.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email + SMS code for patient verification |
| Notifications | Automatic reminders at 3 and 7 days |
| Template Use | Use standardized intake templates |
| Retention Policy | Automatic archival with access controls |
Choose a platform that supports PDF/DOCX, secure storage, and required authentication options.
Confirm the vendor can deliver HIPAA protections, an auditable trail, and data export for retention and legal requests.
Date of signature establishes when obligations begin
Submit claims per payer rules, often within 90 days
Enforce clinic cancellation windows as specified
Retention normally begins on creation or last effective date
Provide notice periods for contract changes if required
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |