“It was starting to affect my health, just the stress and trying to keep the whole world happy.” ~Dr. Gwendolyn Buck
If you have ever dreamed of going out of network and becoming a fee-for-service dental practice, you do not want to miss this episode. Everyday Practices Dental Podcast co-hosts Regan Robertson and Dr. Chad Johnson welcome PDA Investment Grade Practices Business Advisor Christine Uhen, GDH, BA, and Dr. Gwendolyn Buck, owner and dentist at Northern Trails Dental Care in Gwinn, Michigan, for an illuminating discussion about Dr. Buck’s transition to becoming a fee-for-service practice in merely seven months.
The decision to move out of network from Delta Dental Insurance was not made lightly. The COVID-19 pandemic had taken a significant toll on Dr. Buck’s team, leading to turnover levels her team had never experienced before. Determined to provide her patients with the highest quality dental care while also ensuring that she could support and retain her outstanding team, Dr. Buck knew a change was necessary. By transitioning to a fee-for-service model, she aimed to regain control over her practice’s financial health and deliver personalized, uncompromised care to her patients.
In this episode Christine Uhen shares the game plan that PDA developed with Dr. Buck, detailing the strategic steps and support provided to navigate this transition. You will gain invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of shifting to a fee-for-service model, learning how Dr. Buck successfully managed the process, and the positive impact it had on her practice.
As you listen to this episode, we want you to think about the following questions:
- What challenges or frustrations am I facing with my current insurance network, and how is it affecting my team and patient care?
- Do I have the resources and support such as dental practice coaching, to help navigate this transition effectively?
- How will this change impact my financial health, team retention, and ability to provide high-quality dental care?
- How can business coaching for dentists assist in developing a strategic plan for transitioning out of network and ensuring long-term success for my practice?
- What specific aspects of coaching for dentists have been most beneficial in helping practices like Dr. Buck’s smoothly transition to a fee-for-service model?
https://productivedentist.com/podcasts/everyday-practices-podcast/episode-243-the-blueprint-successfully-moving-out-of-network-with-your-ppo/
Successfully Moving Out of Network with Your PPO