New PPO Fee Negotiating Trends to consider

In this episode, Ben and Tessina discuss strategies for dental practices negotiating with insurance companies. They highlight that many doctors are going out of network, prompting insurance carriers to try to retain providers by raising fees or profiling practices. Tessina emphasizes that insurance companies need dentists more than vice versa and suggests that threatening to terminate contracts can be effective again. They explore the use of umbrella networks to improve fee schedules, benefiting both fee-for-service and heavily insured practices. Finally, they offer tips for new practice owners, advising them to conduct insurance due diligence early and consider strategic participation to maximize revenue. Book your free Marketing Strategy Meeting today and discover why shifting focus from insurance negotiations to strategic marketing is the key to growing your practice—especially as more dentists go out of network, relying on effective marketing is more critical than ever to attract high-quality patients and maximize revenue. Link - https://go.insurance-untangled.com/MSM