A survey was done in the streets of Downtown, Chicago, and passersby were asked “If there’s something you could change about your smile, what would you change?” Out of 6000 respondents, 85% of the people said that they want whiter teeth. This is but just a simple example of why you should add high-value services in your practice that aren't covered by insurance. In this episode, Gary will explain the sixth step to successfully resign from PPO plans and your practice high-value services.

SMART is an acronym that helps you align your learnings with your actions to achieve your practice goals. Your practice goals should be transformed into SMART goals to ensure that you and your team are taking the action required to achieve the stated goals. In this episode, Gary will explain SMART goals and how you can apply this acronym to your practice goals.

In step five to successfully resign from PPO plans, you will learn how you can elevate the relationship-driven element of your practice. This will help you in creating a practice with patients who like, know, and trust you. Which in return increases the patient retention rate of your practice.

As you’re working towards plan A to become insurance free, having a plan B will help you relieve the fears you may have about Plan A going wrong. Then you will not convey your fears to your team members, which will create a parrot-reaction and make it impossible for you to progress in Plan A. Even though you won’t need it, Gary explains the importance of having a Plan B in this episode.

In a world full of insurance-driven practices, more and more patients lose the benefits they gain by having insurance. That is why Gary formulated a plan that can help you provide benefits to your patients and improve their health. Step number four to successfully resign from PPO plans is all about designing a plan that makes your patients' lives better and increases your retention rate.

From having the right people to having the right mindsets, discipline is key to transforming your practice from "good to great". In this episode, Gary and Naren talk about the importance of cultivating a culture of discipline to build the right foundation for a thriving dental practice. Listen as Gary and Naren share tips and strategies that will help you develop an attitude of discipline in your practice.

In this episode, Gary breaks down the third step to successfully resign from PPO plans; getting your team on board. Reducing insurance dependency is not a solo journey. To successfully transition from PPO-driven to less insurance dependent, you need the support and buy-in of your entire team. Listen as Gary and Naren share four specific strategies to help get your team behind your goal of successfully resigning from PPO plans.

Reviews are a great way for potential new patients to choose your practice for their dental care as they read the positive experiences that your current patients share. In this episode, Gary explains five easy steps to increase your Google reviews, become more visible to potential patients and become the practice with the highest number of Google reviews in your community.

Step number two to successfully resigning from PPO plans is all about taking proactive measures to replace the number of patients you may lose by going out-of-network. Implementing these measures will help you establish an ideal patient flow and avoid any negative consequences you will face by making a hasty decision. Listen to learn more about step number two of the six steps to successfully resign from PPO plans!

Does your practice give patients a reason to come back? If you're a dentist considering reducing insurance dependency, then this is should be a vital component of your practice. In today's episode, Gary and Naren discuss how exactly you can transform your practice from being a transaction-based practice to a relationship-driven practice.