<description>&lt;p id="docs-internal-guid-2115458f-7fff-92ca-5887-2eba97c943f4" dir="ltr" style= "line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0e101a; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"&gt; Going out of network with insurance is a big decision for any dental practice, but timing is crucial. In this episode of&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0e101a; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"&gt; The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0e101a; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"&gt;, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah break down the key mistakes practice owners make when transitioning away from PPO plans. They outline four critical factors to evaluate before making the move, including the strength of patient relationships, the effectiveness of marketing strategies, and scheduling demand.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" style= "line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0e101a; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"&gt; If your practice isn’t prepared, dropping PPOs at the wrong time can lead to revenue loss, empty schedules, and unnecessary stress. But with the right approach, you can successfully transition while maintaining financial stability. This episode is essential for practice owners who want to take control of their profitability without risking their patient base. 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Less Insurance Dependence Podcast

Less Insurance Dependence

When Is the Wrong Time to Go Out of Network?

FEB 27, 202518 MIN
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast

When Is the Wrong Time to Go Out of Network?

FEB 27, 202518 MIN

Description

Going out of network with insurance is a big decision for any dental practice, but timing is crucial. In this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah break down the key mistakes practice owners make when transitioning away from PPO plans. They outline four critical factors to evaluate before making the move, including the strength of patient relationships, the effectiveness of marketing strategies, and scheduling demand.

If your practice isn’t prepared, dropping PPOs at the wrong time can lead to revenue loss, empty schedules, and unnecessary stress. But with the right approach, you can successfully transition while maintaining financial stability. This episode is essential for practice owners who want to take control of their profitability without risking their patient base. Tune in to learn practical steps to ensure your practice is truly ready to go out of network.

 

Book your free marketing strategy meeting with Ekwa at your convenience. Plus, at the end of the session, get a free analysis report to find out where your practice stands online. It's our gift to you! https://www.lessinsurancedependence.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/