Sep 28, 2023
This episode explores the critical phase called "The Messy Middle" in dental practice transitions. After leaving insurance networks, practices encounter various patient reactions, requiring effective communication. Face-to-face conversations are essential for conveying nuances. While some patient loss is...
Sep 21, 2023
Explore the transformation of a solo dentist practice as it strategically reduces insurance dependency. This podcast episode showcases how the practice, initially hesitant to drop major insurance plans, experienced remarkable financial improvements. In 2021, it generated $1.9 million in production, collecting...
Sep 14, 2023
Gary and Naren dive into why some dental practices drop insurance plans in this episode. They emphasize the importance of a patient-friendly approach, tailoring responses to individual patients, and maintaining consistency in communication. The episode explores various scenarios and strategies for addressing...
Sep 7, 2023
Join Gary and Naren in exploring dental insurance PPO plan negotiation intricacies. Revealing insurers' covert strategies, they debate if PPO plans are softening negotiation stances. Although PPOs typically resist negotiation, recent shifts suggest a change. Plans now propose fee schedules to retain resigning dentists....