The term “in-network” is defined as health care facilities – hospitals, doctors, dentists, specialists, pharmacies – that have an agreement with insurance companies to provide medical care to their insured members at a discounted rate. The rate is agreed upon by the health care provider. Patients will typically pay less with an in-network provider. At […]
Read MoreWhat Should You Expect from the Credentialing Process?
The credentialing process is necessary to become in-network with one or more PPO insurance providers. This is good for your dental practice to obtain new patients and help the practice grow. Your main job is to provide quality health care service to your patients. But since you are running the business, you should also benefit […]
Read MoreHow Credentialing Helps Your Dental Practice
Credentialing is what is necessary to become in-network in order to participate with a myriad of insurance companies and their different plans. There are various types of insurance providers including PPO, DMO, HMO, DHMO, Medicaid and within each type, there are several insurance providers. Dental patients are much more likely to seek treatment with a dentist who participates with their […]
Read MoreWhat Dentists Should Know About PPO Re-Negotiation
If you decide to become an in-network (PPO) provider, from the very beginning it is of utmost importance to negotiate contract fees. Keep a record of your contract dates to be proactive in having the ability to re-negotiate your contracts. Most contracts for fees have a term of 18-24 months. In order to maintain your bargaining […]
Read MoreShould You Hire a Negotiator?
A part of the job the dentist may not have considered when opening a dental practice is dealing with insurance companies. As a matter of fact, it is one of the particularly stressful things the office deals with; but it is so very necessary. Dentists are in the business to make money and insurance companies […]
Read MoreDental Credentialing in 2022
As dental offices begin a new year and leave behind a year of unexpected challenges, many are considering what changes they can implement to grow their practice. Everything from marketing to updated technologies is on the table. In 2021, COVID-19 was feared and ways to control spreading were the first priority. There were limits on […]
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