Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental offices are increasing infection control standards. The American Dental Association (ADA) has issued recommendations to control the transmission of infection, which closely align with the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control. As a result of the new infection guidelines and the need for additional personal protective equipment, […]
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What You Should Know About Insurance Negotiations
Did you know you can negotiate fee reimbursement rates with an insurance company as a dental service provider? You can and you should! Negotiated fees are fees a dentist who is “in-network” agrees to accept as payment for services provided to the patient, less co-payments, deductibles, cost sharing and benefit maximums. Insurance companies do not […]
Read MoreSteps to Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Whether in writing or digital format, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be utilized as a part of your personnel management process now more than ever dealing with a post-pandemic labor force. They are not just policies to be followed in the dental practice; they are the actual steps to be followed consistently to accomplish certain tasks […]
Read MoreHave You Considered Being In-Network?
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 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 […]
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