Why Your UCRs Matter More Than You Think in PPO Negotiations As the founder of PPO Advisors, I’ve worked with countless dental practices across the country. One of the most common — and costly — mistakes I see is practices setting their Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR) fees too low. What many providers don’t realize ...
If your dental practice treats Medicare Advantage patients, 2026 will bring some of the biggest changes we’ve seen in years—especially with Aetna. While insurers have been quietly tightening networks and trimming benefits, Aetna’s most recent move will directly affect how dental providers can participate in its Medicare Advantage network. Aetna’s Changes in a Nutshell Nearly ...
Q1: At a high level, what does PPO Advisors do, and how did you get started? A: Absolutely. I’m Shelley DeGroff, founder and CEO of PPO Advisors, formerly known as IDS PPO. We’ve been in business since 2013, now operating under the name PPO Advisors (ppoadvisors.com). Our mission is clear: we provide ppo solutions and ...