In the past, most dental insurance policies were stand alone with a reasonable deductible of about $50.00 a calendar or contract year. Now, since many policies are both medical and dental combined the total deductible applies to medical and dental benefits for the year. Because...
Practices cannot survive without a regular healthy cash flow yet many practices seem to think that practice collections happen after statements are sent out or after insurance companies send the bulk checks.For most practices, an ideal collection ratio is 98 percent of adjusted production, with...
I found eAssist when I was searching online for work at home options. Working in a dental office for 15 was taking a toll on me. The office I worked in was very busy and very noisy. Drama? Yup! The stress was intense, and causing health...
The most common thing I still see in many hundreds of practices across the United States that could increase revenue significantly that is not being done is the dentist still writing clinical notes in a paper chart. Unfortunately that is the number one reason that...
According to Dr. Bicuspid the following list is the -----Top 10 DSOOrganizations are ordered by the number of affiliated practices. All company websites were last accessed on May 19 or 22, 2017.1.Heartland DentalNumber of affiliated/supported practices/offices: More than 750Source: Company websiteBrands: IndividualizedLocations: Heartland practices are...
My journey to eAssist probably started about 5 years ago. I was looking for every possible opportunity that best matched my skills and abilities to do from home. I was tired of missing out on my son's appointments, graduations, school events, etc. I had been...
“Call me, don’t be afraid, you can call me, call me and I will be there” The lyrics to a popular old song come to mind when I think of having to call patients to get them to come in for their necessary teeth cleaning...
Working from a home office is not for everyone. While it may be enticing to stay in your pajamas with a cup of coffee in one hand and the other on the keyboard, the glamour may wear off quickly if you are not suited for...
Your blood pressure is rising as you read the latest denial for a claim you have submitted for payment. It may be the first appeal or it may be the third but still the same results: DENIAL.What do they want?You have checked the eligibility...
According to a national survey by Roger Levin Consulting FirmTopic is the #1 determiner of continuing education (CE) for dentists. More than two-thirds of general practice owners (68%) ranked subject matter as more important than any other factor, according to the latest Dental Economics–Levin Group...
