Ep 163: How to Negotiate & Review CRNA Contracts

Talking about money isn’t an easy thing for most people to do. That’s why conversations around CRNA contracts can get uncomfortable and eventually lead to deals that don’t provide the value or benefits that you want and deserve. That’s why we’ve invited Jon Appino, founder of Contract Diagnostics, to talk about the negotiation process and how to approach your next contract review.   Read more: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-163-how-to-negotiate-review-crna-contracts/3151/   About our guest: https://contractdiagnostics.com/about-us/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss in this episode:  2:16 – Background on guest and topic 4:07 – How he got into this business 8:03 – What is negotiable 10:07 – Tactics for negotiating 15:44 – W2 vs 1099 19:03 – Helping people understand their options 21:55 – Understanding your worth 25:57 – Red flags in contracts 27:56 – AANA compensation benefit study 31:19 – Current trends 34:12 – Is it okay to push back? 36:26 – What do these services cost? 40:05 – Re-negotiating 41:29 – Pay for men vs women 43:27 – Lightning round