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At APEX Reimbursement Specialists, we help dental practices to streamline and improve existing practice management techniques for higher profits and better results. As it happens, we encounter many small errors that add up to serious financial losses and consequences...

As a care provider first and a business person second, it can be difficult for dentists to set usual and customary fees (UCR fees) that are both reasonable for patients and sufficient to keep the lights on. Focus groups have found a trend that can lay some of your...

This is a guest post from Carestack. Initial days of starting a practice are exciting. There are new patients who are happy to discover your practice and who you are happy to connect with. Over time, the new patient numbers start falling. One of the reasons for this...

You know how a direct PPO contract works for your dental practice. However, do you know everything about third-party networks? Choosing to enroll your dental practice in a network is a big decision, and you should take time to do your research before deciding to...

Every dental practice must go through the recredentialing process for every insurance provider every 2-3 years, depending on the provider. While that might sound straightforward, credentialing and recredentialing are anything but simple! Every year, APEX Reimbursement...

Unless you've been working under a rock, you've probably heard the term "big data" used to refer to the variety of reports and metrics generated by the programs businesses use every day. Thanks to the applications you utilize to streamline your business and take care...

As a dental professional and practice owner, you should have clear, definable goals regarding accounts receivable payment performance. No team will be able to help you reach a goal if the goal is vague or not defined at all. If you’re an accounts receivable newbie or...

What do your receptionists and front desk personnel do at the end of every patient’s appointment? If the answer isn’t “scheduling the patient’s next appointment and collecting the patient co-pay,” you should reconsider your policies! Over the counter collection at the...

Non-covered benefits, in light of the Affordable Care Act, have become a bigger issue for PPOs and dental practices looking to provide the best care possible. What are non-covered benefits, and how can you define and collect for them? First: Know Your Laws Depending...