EP 145 DENTAL INSURANCE and MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Secrets You Need to Know!

More management and insurance knowledge in my newsletter: https://www.odysseymgmt.com/newsletter   Missing these insurance secrets could cost your dental practice - are you prepared?   From navigating insurance portals and password overload to the shift toward Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs), the demands on dental teams are growing. Colleen Huff shares insights on handling leased networks, making informed choices about dental insurance, and avoiding the pitfalls that catch many offices off guard.   We also dive into Medicare Advantage Plans—how they're changing, why benefits might shrink, and what this means for your office. With Medicare benefits in flux, reviewing plans annually is essential to avoid surprises. If your practice isn't keeping up with Medicare updates, you could be facing unnecessary complications.   Don't let insurance confusion lead to costly mistakes. Learn how to manage these challenges with smart strategies, proper coding, and the right tools. Colleen also previews her upcoming training modules to help you take control of your dental insurance game. This is for you, insurance nerds! -------------   Connect with Colleen:   Facebook: Colleen Huff- Dental Insurance Coach Instagram: @dicoach22 LinkedIn: Colleen Huff Website: https://colleenhuff.com/   -------------   Medical Billing Made Easy! Dental Classroom Online: https://www.dentalclassroomonline.com/ Use ODYSSEY for a 10% courtesy   ------------- I created Dental Revenue Network to foster collaboration and networking amongst RCM professionals. Billing company owners and billing professionals will have access to skill building sessions, current carrier news and insurance discussions beyond "what's the code?" Check it out - I hope you'll join! https://dentalrevenuenetwork.mn.co/ ------------- Synergy Dental Partners offers lower prices for your dental supplies and services https://www.odysseymgmt.com/synergy NTMT listeners receive a 2 Month Free Trial + a 3rd Month if you buy anything from any vendor during the trial period. Also, new Darby customers receive a $200 Darby statement credit with a purchase.  ------------- My insurance course Dental Insurance Design and Management is geared toward those who want to understand the how and why of insurance. As a loyal podcast listener, please use "NTMT" for a $75 courtesy toward your investment.  ------------- Visit odysseymgmt.com to check out my book, webinars and courses. ------------- Don't forget to check out my other podcast Chew on This - A Dental Podcast!  **If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals!** YouTube: https://youtube.com/@odysseymgmt   #MedicareAdvantage #Dental #Dental Insurance