Service Scope
Define included clinical and non-clinical services, exclusions, response time SLAs, after-hours access, and any referral coordination. Clarity prevents scope creep and frames patient expectations for availability and deliverables.
A concise Healthcare Private Concierge Program clarifies service scope, pricing, and consent while allocating HIPAA responsibilities. Clear terms reduce disputes, support regulatory compliance, and set expectations for scheduling, fee changes, renewals, and termination between patient and provider.
Typical users include providers, private concierge companies, patient advocates, and practice administrators managing premium services.
The document also suits independent concierges and third-party administrators who manage billing, scheduling, and privacy authorizations.
Manages program adoption, vendor relationships, and patient enrollment logistics. Responsible for ensuring HIPAA-compliant data handling, supervising consent collection, coordinating billing streams, and aligning concierge offerings with institutional policies. Often signs as an authorized representative for the provider organization.
Signs individual agreements with patients for private concierge services, defines clinical scope and fee schedules, and confirms that documentation aligns with professional liability coverage. Responsible for ensuring informed consent and retention of PHI in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Optica Ventures implemented a digital concierge agreement to reduce manual paperwork, accelerate enrollment, and simplify client acceptance for premium services.
Fertility Centers of Illinois used an online concierge package to coordinate specialty services and capture patient consents across clinics.
Define included clinical and non-clinical services, exclusions, response time SLAs, after-hours access, and any referral coordination. Clarity prevents scope creep and frames patient expectations for availability and deliverables.
State fees, billing intervals, accepted payment methods, late fees, refund policy, and tax treatment. Indicate who is responsible for third-party costs, prepayments, and whether services are covered by insurance.
Describe appointment booking process, cancellation windows, rescheduling policy, and typical response times. Include contact channels and authority for urgent versus routine scheduling to avoid operational confusion.
Include HIPAA-compliant authorization describing permitted uses, recipients, revocation procedures, and retention. Specify if third-party vendors will receive PHI and document a Business Associate Agreement where required.
Limitations of liability, indemnification clauses, and confirmation of professional liability insurance. State whether concierge services alter medical standard of care or emergency response obligations.
Termination rights, notice periods, refund calculation, transition assistance, and outstanding balances. Address how PHI access and record copies will be handled at termination.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| HIPAA BAA | Required when third-party vendors access PHI |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code; KBA for higher assurance |
| Signature Type | Electronic signature with audit trail; PKI if required |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and action history |
Ensure your signing platform supports required integrations, formats, and security controls before deploying the program.
Agreement start date triggers service and billing.
Monthly or annual billing date per fee schedule.
State or contract-specific refund terms apply.
Specify notice period for renewal or termination.
Retention measured from creation or last effective date.
Patient requests information and receives proposed terms.
Patient signs agreement and authorizations are collected.
Services scheduled and systems updated for access.
Deliverables, billing, and periodic reviews proceed.
| 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 | Yes, 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |