Ever wondered how to Improve Your Practice Without Completely Committing To Fee-for-Service? Gary and Naren take on a discussion throughout this episode about ways to improve a dental practice without fully committing to a fee-for-service model. They address the benefits of gradually reducing participation in PPO plans, allowing practices to increase profitability while maintaining flexibility. Gary shares a compelling case study of a dental practice that successfully transitioned out of PPO networks, increasing collections and reducing overhead. Tune in and get inspired to make small, impactful changes that could transform your practice’s future.

Episode Timestamps

  • 00:01:35 – Live event announcement: Thriving Dentist Live Workshop in Austin, Texas.
    Topic: Grow Your Practice To Full Potential And Achieve An Effective Work-life Balance!
    The Blueprint to kickstart your year in 2025 February 1st, Time 9- to 5 pm, Location – City of Austin, TX, Register www.thrivingdentist.com/austin/
  • 00:05:00 – Improving Your Practice Without Completely Committing To Fee-for-Service
  • 00:07:40 – what percentage of our patients are we losing when you go out of network.
  • 00:10:38 – A case study that amplifies the whole concept
  • 00:15:06 – How can dentists plan for a financially secure retirement without compromising their lifestyle and avoid giving away hard-earned profits to insurance companies?
  • 00:17:28 – Invitation for Coaching Strategy Meeting.

Imagine retiring with the dignity you deserve instead of handing over hard-earned profits to insurance companies for another 20 years.

Gary Takacs

Gradually reducing your participation in PPO plans can open up new ways to increase profitability and lower overhead, giving you more control over your financial future.

Gary Takacs

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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