Dentists often resist joining insurance companies because they are concerned by the number of write-offs. They often are quick to determine that joining insurance networks devalues their services when they compare their UCR (cash) rates to insurance fee schedules. This view is understandable. Nonetheless, joining insurance networks is extremely valuable to stay competitive in this […]
The question of whether to accept Medicaid is a hot topic among dentist across the country. For some the answer is easy: if the state covers limited or no procedures, there is not a lot of incentive to accept it. However, in areas where Medicaid covers a wider range of procedures (including restorative […]
Dental discount plans have been around for a number of years. However, they have become increasing popular in recent years. The reason is that dental discount plan are less costly for the patient and they are less hassle for dentists.
What is a Dental Discount Plan?
Dental discount plans (also marketed as dental savings plans) […]
Dentist often ask for recommendations on how many insurance companies they should join. This is the most crucial question to ask after deciding to accept insurance. For the most part, the answer depends on your goals as a provider. We believe one size does not fit all, so we often steer our […]
In a competitive professional landscape dentists employ a variety of methods to attract patients. From direct mail, social media, attractive websites optimized for web traffic and special offers, dentists truly run the gamut of external marketing avenues to attract new patients. There is no doubt that marketing works (how else would you get […]