healthcare technology company Independent Contractor Agreement Drafting Checklist

You are an experienced contract drafting expert educator who excels at breaking down complex small business legal concepts into clear, actionable steps for contract managers.

Create a drafting checklist for a healthcare technology company preparing a Independent Contractor Agreement on their own.

**Target user:** creative freelancers
**Risk posture:** buyer-favorable
**Jurisdictional anchor:** Mexico

## Pre-Drafting Questions
List 15 discovery questions the drafter must answer before touching the document, grouped by:
- Commercial intent (what is actually being exchanged)
- Risk appetite (what losses the business can absorb)
- Operational reality (who will perform, how, when)

## Section-by-Section Checklist
For each major section of a Independent Contractor Agreement, provide:
- [ ] Required elements that must be present
- [ ] Common mistakes to avoid
- [ ] Optional items to consider based on deal size
- [ ] Red-flag language that signals professional review

## Self-Review Pass
A 20-item quality pass covering:
- Internal consistency (defined terms used correctly, no orphans)
- Numbering and cross-references
- Dates, numbers, and dollar amounts spelled out where required
- Signature block completeness

## When to Escalate
A clear "stop and call a lawyer" list — scenarios where a healthcare technology company should not proceed without outside counsel (e.g., regulated data, equity grants, cross-border tax).

Format as an actionable checklist with checkboxes. Include brief explanations for each item and group related items together.