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In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary and Naren delve into the challenge many dentists face: being unexpectedly tied to multiple PPO plans. Discover insights into the intricate web of umbrella networks connected to primary contracts.

Uncover strategies to reveal hidden affiliations, understand contract specifics active patient counts, and navigate resignations effectively. Learn how proactive marketing can liberate your practice from excessive PPO reliance, granting control over patient flow and minimizing financial impact.

Gain valuable insights and take control over your practice’s insurance dependencies.

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Episode Timestamps

  • 00:00:50 – Introduction to the episode
  • 00:01:24 – Quick announcement about the virtual summit
  • 00:03 06 – Jumps into the topic
  • 00:03:50 – Umbrella plans
  • 00:05:54 – 6 steps to successfully resign from PPO plans
  • 00:07:03 – Questions to ask a PPO supervisor
  • 00:09:50 – The third way
  • 00:11:30-  Why umbrella plans are taking over
  • 00:12:25 – Mastering Marketing
  • 00:14:04 – Why dental practices don’t have new patients
  • 00:15:27 – Getting new patients from Google

Resources


Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs One of Gary's most significant achievements as a dental practice management coach is transforming his own practice, LifeSmiles, from one that was infected with PPO plans, no effective marketing strategy, and an overhead of 80% to a very successful dental practice that is currently one of the top-performing practices in the US.

With over 2,200 coaching clients, Gary has first-hand experience transforming insurance-dependent practices into thriving and profitable practices.

Through his Personalized Coaching Program, Gary shares access to the systems, strategies, processes, and experience gained over 41 years of coaching dentists and transforming over 2200 practices worldwide.

Learn More: www.thrivingdentist.com/coaching/
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Naren Arulrajah

Naren ArulrajahAs CEO of Ekwa Marketing, Naren has over a decade of experience working with dental practices and helping them attract the ideal type of patients to their practices. It is his goal to help dentists do more of the type of dentistry they love with the help and support of effective digital marketing.

Ekwa’s "Done-For-You" Digital Marketing model blends fundamental persuasion principles with an all-in-one Digital Marketing solution to help your ideal patients find you and choose you for reasons other than being on their insurance plan.

If you’re interested in finding out if Ekwa is the right fit for you and your practice, book a Free Marketing Strategy Meeting with Ekwa’s Marketing Director, Lila Stone.

Book Free Marketing Strategy Meeting: www.lessinsurancedependence.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/

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