10/14/2026
Most clinicians evaluate a referral network by pay, volume, and territory. Reasonable questions — but they miss the one that matters most long-term.
Here's the problem: platform-based credentialing is fast and takes the administrative overhead off your plate. But in most cases, you don't own the payer contracts — the network does. If you ever leave, those payer relationships typically don't come with you. Clinicians often don't find this out until they're already trying to exit, at which point it's too late to negotiate anything.
That's not automatically a dealbreaker. Plenty of clinicians make platform credentialing work well for years. But it's a decision you should make with full information, not discover as a surprise on your way out the door.
Before joining any referral network, ask directly: what are the exit terms, and who owns the payer relationship if this doesn't work out long-term? A network that answers clearly is telling you something. One that dodges the question is telling you something too.
Curious how this works at FeldCare? Email [email protected] or visit https://feldcareconnects.com/clinicians/ to learn more.
