Latest Dentalinsurance Podcast Episodes
"How to Speak to Patients about the value of being Out of Network "
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - June 27, 2024 17:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs discuss effective strategies for communicating with patients about the value of being out of network. The primary focus is on framing the conversation to highlight the benefits for the patients, encap...
Why Haven’t PPO Plans Raised Fees or Yearly Maximums in 25 Years?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - June 20, 2024 17:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle the question of why PPO plans have not raised fees or yearly maximums in 25 years. They attribute this stagnation to insurance companies' greed, emphasizing the industry's profit-driven nature....
Yes, It is possible to Successfully Drop PPO Plans in 12 Months, but Should You?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - June 13, 2024 17:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takas and Naren Arulrajah discuss the feasibility and implications of dropping PPO plans within 12 months. Gary highlights that while it is possible to resign from PPO plans quickly, success depends heavily on a practice's prep...
10 KPIs That Define A Thriving & Profitable Dental Practice
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - June 06, 2024 17:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs focus on the ten key performance indicators (KPIs) that define a thriving and profitable dental practice. They highlight the importance of these KPIs in measuring and improving various aspects of a de...
How do I stay profitable after dropping PPO Plans?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - May 30, 2024 17:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore strategies for maintaining profitability after dropping PPO plans. They emphasize the dual approach of increasing revenues and decreasing expenses, noting that eliminating the high overhead of PPO a...
Can Your Practice Truly Survive Without Insurance?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - May 23, 2024 17:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of the "Less Insurance Dependence" podcast, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah tackle the pressing question: Can Your Practice Truly Survive Without Insurance? The episode elaborates on four questions sent in by listeners, addressing various aspects of dealing with insurance c...
Can Insurance Companies Set Fees for Uncovered Services?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - May 16, 2024 17:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of "The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast," Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah engage in a detailed discussion on whether insurance companies possess the authority to establish fees for services not covered under insurance plans. They travel into the historical challenges dentists f...
Should I Accept Assignment of Benefits Once we are Out of Network?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - May 09, 2024 17:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary Takas and Naren Arulrajah tackle a common dilemma faced by dental practices transitioning out of network: should they accept the assignment of benefits? They begin by elucidating the significance of this term in dental insurance proc...
Is Dentistry a Profession or an Industry?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - May 02, 2024 17:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah dive into a thought-provoking discussion on whether dentistry should be considered a profession or an industry. They acknowledge the significant influence of insurance companies on dental practices...
The Most Effective way to Lower your Practice Overload
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - April 25, 2024 17:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, hosts Gary Takas and Naren Arulrajah delve into the topic of reducing practice overhead in dentistry. They emphasize the importance of addressing rising expenses, particularly in the post-COVID era, where overhead costs have surged due to...
High Value Dentistry Series: Cosmetic Dentistry
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - April 18, 2024 17:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this podcast episode, hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss the importance of offering high-value services like cosmetic dentistry to attract new patients and improve practice profitability. They share tips for dentists interested in expanding their services, such as joining professio...
Sneak Preview on Possible Benefits Reform
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - April 11, 2024 17:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsTune in to this episode of the "Less Insurance Dependence" podcast, where hosts Naren Arulrajah and Gary Takacs provide a sneak preview of possible benefits reform in dental insurance. Drawing from Gary's insightful interview with Dr. Brett Kessler, president-elect of the American Dental Associa...
5 Less Expected Benefits of Successfully Resigning from PPO Plans
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - April 04, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsJoin Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on the "Less Insurance Dependence" podcast as they delve into the often-overlooked benefits of resigning from PPO plans. In this enlightening episode, learn how freeing yourself from PPO entanglements can lead to increased profitability, more time for patient...
Take Away Lessons from Our Most Recent Virtual Event
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - March 28, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this podcast episode, Gary and Naren share a recap of the recent webinar with Dental Intel on the topic of Secrets to Thriving in Dentistry in 2024 and Beyond. Tune into this episode to learn further about the five proven strategies to make 2024 your best year yet, to learn about the data col...
The PPO Umbrella Nightmare
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - March 21, 2024 17:12 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this podcast episode, Gary and Naren expose the hidden costs and restrictions of PPO umbrella plans. Learn how to break free and take control of your practice's profitability. You can also discover success stories and 3 key steps to resigning from PPO plans strategically. Listen now and esca...
How Adding High Value Services Makes You Less Insurance Dependent
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - March 14, 2024 06:07 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsThe Less Insurance Dependence podcast episode titled "How Adding High-Value Services Makes You Less Insurance Dependent" delves into the significance of incorporating high-value services, particularly cosmetic dentistry, into dental practices. Hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulraja stress the ...
What does it really mean to be Fee-for-Service?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - March 08, 2024 01:13 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode of The Less Insurance Dependence podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah delve into the topic of what it truly means to be fee-for-service (FFS) in dentistry. They emphasize that being FFS entails charging your full fees and receiving them directly from patients without...
Episode #281: Top 10 Questions from RIDA Members Part 2
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - February 29, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, Gary and Naren tackle ‘The Top 10 Questions from RIDA Members, Part 2’. They stress the importance of addressing patient concerns directly when resigning from PPO plans, provide strategies for deciding which plan to drop first, get team buy-in, estimate out-of-network fees, and ...
Episode #280: Top 10 Questions from RIDA Members Part 1
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - February 22, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this podcast episode, Gary and Naren address the top 10 questions from RIDA members on transitioning from PPO plans. They discuss the timeframe for the transition, fee adjustments by Delta Dental, costs of SEO versus Google Ads patients, secrets to low-cost SEO patients, and evaluating readin...
Episode #279: High-Value Dentistry Series: Oral Conscious Sedation
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - February 15, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsDiscover how Gary's real-life practice story can help you explore the benefits of oral conscious sedation in dentistry. By focusing on high-value services like oral conscious sedation, you can attract patients outside PPO plans while also easing dental fears. Learn about the importance of SEO in...
Episode #278: Lessons from Smile Direct Club Failure
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - February 08, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsGary and Naren explore the fallout of SmileDirectClub's collapse, drawing parallels to the pitfalls of the DIY mindset. Through anecdotes and case studies, they caution against undertaking complex tasks without proper expertise. Discover the risks of navigating unfamiliar territory alone and the...
Episode #277: Mastering Marketing is Your Key to Successfully Resign from PPO Plans
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - February 01, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, Gary explores the crucial link between mastering marketing and successfully resigning from PPO plans. By framing insurance write-offs as a strategic marketing expense, he reveals a path to acquiring new patients while minimizing losses. Drawing on practical examples, the episo...
Episode #276: Does being a PPO Provider Help You Achieve an Effective Work-Life Balance?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - January 25, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsGary and Naren explore whether being a PPO provider truly supports work-life balance. This episode challenges the belief that PPO status aligns with equilibrium, emphasizing the sacrifices practitioners make. Discover actionable steps to reclaim balance and why cutting ties with PPO plans migh...
Episode #275: What is the Best Way to Determine an Appropriate Fee Schedule?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - January 18, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the vital need for dental practices to reassess fee schedules, moving away from heavy reliance on PPO plans. They highlight the impact of stagnant fees on profitability and offer strategies for recalibrating prices to reflect fair value and cover rising co...
Episode #274: Could your BHAG for 2024 be Successfully Resigning from PPO Plans?
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - January 11, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, Gary and Naren explore BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) in business, inspired by Jim Collins and Peter Diamandis. They center on dentistry's BHAG: quitting PPO plans for practice success. Gary emphasizes the strategic impact and offers actionable steps for reducing insurance re...
Episode #273: 'How to Apply the Influence Principle of Unity in your Practice
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - January 04, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsGary and Naren discuss Dr. Cialdini's unity principle. They highlight its power through initiatives like supplying NFL-grade mouthguards to local teams and creating strong community connections. They contrast this supportive unity with skepticism in traditional dental circles, emphasizing unity'...
Episode #272: One Dentist's Surprise Discovery When He Resigned as a Delta PPO Provider
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - December 28, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsThis episode delves into the nuances of projecting confidence without appearing arrogant, especially in the dental field. It narrates a dentist's unexpected revelation after parting ways with a major insurance provider, highlighting the fears and innovative strategies employed to address patient...
Episode #271: How to Apply the Influence Principle of Scarcity in Your Practice
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - December 21, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, Gary and Naren discuss scarcity as a potent influence principle in professional practice, inspired by Doctor Robert Chinni's teachings. They explore its impact on demand using Apple's iPhone launches as an example. Strategies for dental practices, like special service days and t...
Episode #270: Help! I'm Contracted with Many More PPO Plans than Expected
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - December 14, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsJoin Gary and Naren on the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast as they unravel the challenge of dentists being tied to unexpected PPO plans. Explore strategies to reveal hidden contracts, understand specifics, and employ proactive marketing to reduce reliance, regain control, and minimize financia...
Episode #269: How to Apply the Influence Principles of Commitment and Consistency in Your Practice
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast - December 07, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsExplore how beliefs shape actions through commitment and consistency. Discover actionable dental strategies leveraging these principles for enhanced patient engagement and practice success.
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