The Difference Between “We Submitted the Claim” and “We Got Paid”** In PPO-driven practices, revenue doesn’t depend on what was diagnosed or even what was treated. It depends on how the claim was submitted. Two offices can perform the same procedure on the same day with the same insurance plan—and receive completely different outcomes. One […]
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Why PPO Claims Get Denied (And How Top Offices Avoid It)
Denials Aren’t Random — They’re Predictable Most dental offices treat PPO claim denials like bad weather: annoying, unavoidable, and mostly out of their control. But high-performing practices know better. They understand that PPO claim denials are patterns, not surprises. And patterns can be fixed. The difference between offices that constantly fight insurance and those that […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare PPO Contracts for a Smooth Dental Practice Transition
A Smooth Transition Starts Long Before You Sell** Selling a dental practice is one of the most significant financial events in a dentist’s career. Most owners know they need clean financials, strong patient flow, and updated equipment to attract qualified buyers. But one area determines both your sale price and how smoothly the transition goes after the […]
Read MorePPO Performance: What Buyers Must Review Before Acquiring a Practice
Introduction: The Hidden Risks Buyers Inherit When Purchasing a Practice When buying a dental practice, most potential owners and investors focus on the big picture: production numbers, hygiene performance, number of active patients, and reputation. Those matter, of course. But there is one area of due diligence that quietly determines whether your acquisition will be […]
Read MoreSeller’s Guide: Increase Practice Value Through PPO Optimization
Introduction: The Deal-Boosting Strategy Most Sellers Overlook When owners prepare to sell their dental practice, the to-do list usually looks something like this: Refresh the paint Update the website Tighten staff systems Clean up the books Improve new-patient flow All valid steps. But there is one asset that influences valuation far more than décor, technology, […]
Read MoreHow PPO Contracts Influence Your Dental Practice’s Valuation
Introduction: The Hidden Factor Influencing Millions in Practice Value Most dental practice owners know the obvious drivers of valuation—production numbers, hygiene performance, new-patient flow, staff longevity, and location. But there’s a silent, often overlooked factor that can either elevate your practice’s sale price or quietly chip away at it for years: Your PPO contracts. If that sentence […]
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