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In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah discuss the critical topic of resigning from PPO plans to improve work-life balance. They explore why reducing insurance dependence is vital for dentists seeking a more fulfilling and sustainable practice. Dentists often face challenges such as low reimbursement rates and increased patient loads associated with PPO plans. By reducing their dependence on these plans, dentists can gain better control over pricing, enhance profitability, and provide higher-quality patient care.

The episode features real-life success stories from dental practices that have successfully resigned from PPO plans. These testimonials highlight the positive impacts on patient satisfaction and practice profitability. Dentists who have made this transition report experiencing less stress, increased job satisfaction, and more time for personal and professional growth.

Episode Timestamps

  • 01:23 – Announcement regarding RIDA Summit; RIDA Annual Summit
    Date – 11th of October 2024,12:00 Eastern time, 5 hours of CE,
    Sign up for RID Academy: https://www.rid.academy/summit/
  • 03:34 -Successfully Resigning From PPO Plans Will Result In a Better Work-Life Balance
    Date – 11th of October 2024,12:00 Eastern time, 5 hours of CE,
    Sign up for RID Academy: https://www.rid.academy/summit/
  • 03:51 – How dropping PPO plans would change the life.
  • 08:42 – Story of one of Gary’s clients
  • 11:59 – The key to work-life balance: three-day clinical week.

Resources


Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs One of Gary's most significant achievements as a dental practice management coach is transforming his own practice, LifeSmiles, from one that was infected with PPO plans, no effective marketing strategy, and an overhead of 80% to a very successful dental practice that is currently one of the top-performing practices in the US.

With over 2,200 coaching clients, Gary has first-hand experience transforming insurance-dependent practices into thriving and profitable practices.

Through his Personalized Coaching Program, Gary shares access to the systems, strategies, processes, and experience gained over 41 years of coaching dentists and transforming over 2200 practices worldwide.

Learn More: www.thrivingdentist.com/coaching/
Connect with Gary Takacs on Linkedin

Naren Arulrajah

Naren ArulrajahAs CEO of Ekwa Marketing, Naren has over a decade of experience working with dental practices and helping them attract the ideal type of patients to their practices. It is his goal to help dentists do more of the type of dentistry they love with the help and support of effective digital marketing.

Ekwa’s "Done-For-You" Digital Marketing model blends fundamental persuasion principles with an all-in-one Digital Marketing solution to help your ideal patients find you and choose you for reasons other than being on their insurance plan.

If you’re interested in finding out if Ekwa is the right fit for you and your practice, book a Free Marketing Strategy Meeting with Ekwa’s Marketing Director, Lila Stone.

Book Free Marketing Strategy Meeting: www.lessinsurancedependence.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/

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