Avoid These Costly Errors to Maximize Your Collections and Protect Your Profit Managing dental insurance billing is no small task—especially in a PPO-heavy environment. Every day, front-office and billing teams navigate changing CDT codes, carrier rules, system limitations, and a mountain of documentation—all just to get claims paid. But here’s the unfortunate truth: most dental […]
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UCR vs PPO Fees: What’s the Real Difference?
If you’re a dental practice owner trying to balance profitability with PPO participation, you’ve probably heard the term UCR fees tossed around. You’ve also likely seen the growing gap between what you charge and what you actually get paid from PPOs. Here’s the million-dollar question (literally): Are your UCR fees helping or hurting your PPO […]
Read MoreCase Study: How Dr. Janahgiri Doubled Production with PPO Help
For years, Dr. Janahgiri did what most new practice owners do—sign up with every PPO under the sun to build a patient base fast. And it worked… sort of. His chairs were full. His team was busy. But his profit margins? Not so much. Like many growth-focused dentists, Dr. Janahgiri found himself stuck in a […]
Read More5 PPO Contract Red Flags Every Dentist Must Know
Avoid hidden clauses that drain your revenue and limit your freedom. Whether you’re opening your first practice or scaling your third, signing a PPO contract without understanding the fine print can cost you more than just money—it can limit your growth. Here are five common PPO contract red flags that every dentist should know before […]
Read MoreThe 7 Mistakes Dental Practices Make When Hiring Associates (That Tank PPO Revenue)
Hiring a new associate is an exciting milestone for any dental practice. It usually means growth — more patients, expanded hours, and (hopefully) more revenue. But there’s a catch most practices don’t see coming… 👉 If you don’t handle PPO credentialing and insurance participation correctly during the hiring process, you could actually LOSE money. At […]
Read MoreKey Trends in PPO Negotiations for the Dental Industry (2025)
What you should be aware of in PPO Negotiations. Increased Difficulty in Negotiations Due to Fee Freezes and Network Consolidation PPO fee schedules have remained largely stagnant despite rising operational costs and inflation, creating a financial squeeze for dental practices. Network consolidation among insurance providers has made negotiations tougher, with fewer options for practices and […]
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