Less Insurance Dependence Podcast

We have all heard of the adverse effects of insurance dependence, but are you aware of the consequences of inaction? In this episode, Gary & Naren discuss the impact of insurance dependence on your short-term and long-term profitability and how it prevents you from realizing the potential of your practice.

In this episode, Gary discusses one of the main reasons preventing practices from reducing insurance dependency “team resistance”. Listen to this week's episode to learn how to overcome resistance and convert hostile team members to your biggest supporters.

It's our 100'th episode, and it's a special one! Many dentists dream of becoming 100% FFS, but most are afraid of taking the plunge. In this episode, Gary interviews Dr. Tracy Hughes (one of his coaching clients), who has successfully resigned from all PPO plans and has been 100% Fee-For-Service for the past six months. Listen as Dr. Hughes shares many experiences and insights from her journey.

Almost every dentist would love to resign from PPO Plans yet very few of them do. Ever wonder why that is? Join Gary and Naren as they explore the five biggest reasons why dentists are reluctant to resign from PPO plans, along with steps to overcome each of these hurdles.

Convincing patients to accept comprehensive dentistry can be a challenging process. In this episode, Gary shares a real game-changer that will help you successfully introduce comprehensive dentistry to your patients - The Permission Statement.

Having the right mindset is the key to unleashing many of life's opportunities, and it's no different when it comes to having a successful practice. In today's episode, Gary and Naren share real stories of dentists who have successfully reduced insurance dependence. Listen and be inspired!

The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the landscape of dentistry and has introduced a new way of life. Taking additional steps to keep our patients and team members safe has now become essential. In this episode, Gary explores the precautionary measures that have become the standard with covid while discussing what it entails in terms of cost and insurance reimbursements.

Accountability is the cornerstone of any great practice. Dentists, that hold team members responsible for accomplishing set goals see an increase in practice productivity. In this episode, Gary and Naren share the secret of creating accountability, along with systems and strategies for doing so.

It's easy to get caught up in the minutiae of everyday life and forget to be thankful for the good things in our lives. In today's episode, Gary and Naren pause to examine why gratitude should be an intentional part of your life and how practicing gratitude with patients and team members is crucial to a thriving practice.

Let's face it, dentistry can be challenging, and burnout is a very real occurrence among many dentists today. So how do you stop burnout from stealing your passion? In today's episode, Gary and Naren delve into the steps that dentists can take to reduce burnout and keep their love for dentistry alive.