What would happen to your schedule - and your profitability - if you resigned from a PPO tomorrow? In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share a practical readiness checklist to help practice owners drop PPO plans the right way - without creating "Swiss cheese" holes in the schedule. They break down the three must-have signs you're ready to go out-of-network: a relationship-driven practice, real schedule demand, and a proven dental marketing system that consistently attracts high-quality new patients. You'll also hear about membership plans, high-value services, and team training - including how to confidently answer, "Do you take my insurance?" - can strengthen your transition and protect cash flow.