Big news in the dental world: Sun Life’s Dental Health Alliance (DHA) and Cigna are teaming up to combine their networks beginning in March 2025. If your practice is contracted with either (or both) of these carriers, you’ll want to take note of how this partnership might affect your contracts, patient flow, and bottom line. […]
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The Comprehensive Guide to Purchasing an Existing Dental Practice
Navigating PPO Networks and Insurance Complexities Introduction to Buying an Existing Dental Practice Purchasing an existing dental practice is an attractive option for many dental professionals looking to expand their careers without starting from scratch. This strategic move offers immediate access to an established patient base, existing office infrastructure, and a known community presence. However, […]
Read MoreMastering the Art of Negotiating with Dental PPOs
Are you a dentist who wants to maximize revenue and secure fair reimbursement rates? Then mastering the art of dental PPO negotiation is vital for your practice’s success. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the key strategies and tips to help you master the art of negotiating with dental PPOs. Negotiating with dental insurance […]
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Why are PPO negotiations so important? Many dentists wish to avoid this complex and time-consuming process altogether, but errors in your PPO negotiations can cost you serious money. Did you know? Dentists write off nearly 40% of PPO reimbursements. That’s almost $4,000 of every $10,000 you make on insured patients! It takes over 30 hours to complete […]
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of Dental PPO Negotiations
Harnessing the Power of Dental PPO Negotiations As a dentist, you likely understand the importance of negotiating with PPOs (preferred provider organizations) to maximize your practice’s revenue potential. And if you don’t yet understand, you should. PPOs are a type of dental insurance plan that contracts with dental providers to offer discounted rates to their […]
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Dental PPO Negotiation Solutions
As a dentist, you want to provide high-quality care to your patients while also running a profitable practice. One way to do this is to participate in a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), which can help increase your patient volume and bring in more revenue. However, optimizing your PPO may be necessary. This means you may have to […]
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