PPOs: Patient pipeline or profit killer?
As reimbursements fail to keep pace with rising overhead and the cost of delivering quality care, what may have once been an effective patient acquisition strategy can eventually become a financial burden. But dropping insurance isn’t automatically the right answer. Dennis explains how to determine when leaving a plan makes financial sense, when it could be a costly mistake, and what practices should evaluate before making the decision. He also shares strategies for transitioning out of insurance plans thoughtfully, without creating panic among patients or watching your schedule disappear. If you’ve ever wondered whether your insurance contracts are helping or hurting your practice, this episode will give you plenty to think about before you make your next move.
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About the Author
Pamela Maragliano, DMDPamela Maragliano, DMD
Chief Editor of Dental Economics
Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].
Brian B. Nový, DDSBrian B. Nový, DDS
Brian B. Nový, DDS, is the chief dental officer of the Alliance Dental Center, Massachusetts Public Employees Fund. He served as president of the National CAMBRA Coalition and is currently the consumer representative to the United States Food & Drug Administration Dental Products Panel. His awards include the American Dental Association (ADA) Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year, the Academy of General Dentistry Weclew Award, the Dugoni Award, and the ADA Evidence-Based Dentistry Practice Award.