The Hidden Traps of Direct Contracting with Insurance Companies

In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged within the dental industry: insurance companies employing deceptive tactics to entice dental practices into direct contracting. This phenomenon has sparked significant concern among dental providers and practice managers, as it threatens their practice’s autonomy and operational integrity. What is Direct Contracting? Direct contracting refers to a formal ...

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Podcast: Maximize Insurance Company Reimbursements

If you choose to stay in-network with an insurance company, you need to be prepared to negotiate. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Shelley DeGroff, Founder and CEO of PPO Advisors, to discuss how you can maximize insurance reimbursements for your dental practice. Listen The Podcast ...

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Creating a Better Credentialing Process with CAP Plus

By Shelley DeGroff, Founder of PPO Advisors When I was working as an office manager for dental practices, one of my responsibilities was credentialing. Like most dental office managers, I discovered that credentialing can be a real hassle. Unfortunately, it’s only gotten worse since then! Credentialing eats up a ton of staff time, requires a lot ...

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