Struggling to make PPOs work for your practice? You're not alone. On this episode of Dentistry Beyond the Numbers, we sit down with dental business expert Dr. Stephanie Mapp. In a world where everyone is chasing fee-for-service, Dr. Mapp shares her powerful journey of transitioning from a thriving fee-for-service practice to a profitable PPO model after the 2008 recession.
Discover how she went from being on the verge of financial ruin to mastering insurance contracts and building a thriving, profitable practice. Dr. Mapp reveals her secrets for maximizing reimbursements, why reading every insurance manual is a game-changer, and how to use data to make smart business decisions. If you've ever felt trapped by low PPO fees, this episode is a must-listen.
Key takeaways:
The hidden costs of PPOs and how to identify them.
How to create a custom spreadsheet to analyze your top-paying codes.
The difference between production per hour and collection per hour.
Why you should become the CEO of your practice's business operations.
Join us as we challenge the common narrative and prove that PPOs can be a powerful tool for practice growth and profitability in 2025 and beyond.