PPO Advisors Blog

Aetna’s 2026 Medicare Advantage Shake-Up: What Dentists Need to Know Now

August 14th, 2025 by Shelley DeGroff

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 ...

Podcast: PPO Masterclass

July 28th, 2025 by Shelley DeGroff

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 ...

Navigating Skygen: What Dental Practices Need to Know

July 28th, 2025 by Shelley DeGroff

By Shelley DeGroff, Founder of PPO Advisors Why This Blog Matters There are many credentialing platforms that dental networks utilize—CAQH, DentalXChange, and now most recently, Skygen. The challenge? There’s no unified system, and each network chooses its own path. That leaves practices constantly guessing which portal to use, and when. This blog isn’t about endorsing ...