Creating a PPO Exit Strategy for Your Dental Practice

Key Points

Every dental practice needs a PPO exit strategy. You can’t stay in-network forever—especially with shrinking payments and growing insurance demands.:

Dropping PPOs doesn’t mean doing it all at once. A smart exit plan starts by finding which PPOs are least profitable and phasing them out slowly.:

Marketing is the bridge to freedom. Strong marketing helps replace low-paying insurance patients with ones who choose you for your care—not your insurance list.:

Start by knowing what PPOs you’re actually in. Many dentists don’t realize how many plans they’re part of. Track your plans, patient counts, and fees.: