Discussion: What is the purpose of a provider contract?

Provider Contracts:
What is the purpose of a provider contract? What intentions are enclosed in a provider contract and why is it important to detail party relationships, services, obligations, and objectives? Explain why the definitions section of a contract is important and why it should be carefully reviewed or drafted? Detail the repercussions that can result if the definitions section is not carefully drafted. Identify a real life health care case that relates to inadequate/poorly written definitions.