Running a dental practice involves making decisions that affect your patients, your staff, and your bottom line. One of the most challenging questions you may face is whether to drop an insurance network. Insurance participation can boost patient flow, but it can also...
As the year winds down and the holidays approach, many practices see changes in patient flow. Some patients rush to use their benefits before they reset in January, while others postpone care until after the new year. This makes the months leading into the holidays a...
Buying a dental practice is one of the biggest decisions you can make as a dentist and business owner. Beyond the clinical aspects of caring for patients, practice ownership requires you to think about business operations, staff management, patient relations, and...
For dental practices, one of the most frustrating problems is receiving an insurance denial for a claim that you know is valid. These denials can cause delays in cash flow, increase your administrative burden, and create stress for both the practice and the patient....
Running a successful dental practice means balancing excellent patient care with managing the business side of things. However, one area that often causes stress for practices is the risk of insurance audits. Insurance companies routinely review claims to ensure...
One of the most overlooked ways to improve profitability is through PPO fee schedule negotiation. Many dentists assume insurance companies set fees in stone, but the truth is that negotiation is not only possible but can significantly impact revenue growth. While...
