Insurance Connection
bill out of the stack for the last three months because we are still fighting with the insurance company . And , last but not least is my poor wife who , during my nightmares wakes up wondering what kind of maniac she married who is now sitting straight up in bed beside her frothing at the mouth and choking an imaginary grizzly bear . My second grade teacher used to make me write sentences on the board if I did something wrong . So , my promise to all of those people whose jobs or lives are made more difficult by my refusal to believe that it ’ s my job to understand insurance companies ’ policies is this ... I am going to learn insurance company policies . I am going to learn insurance company policies . I am going to learn insurance company policies …
I think it ’ s about time we , as the leaders of our respective dental teams , start leading by example and taking some responsibility in understanding exactly how to accurately bill for the procedures for which we were professionally trained to complete . By doing so , we will reduce the stress in our lives , our employees lives , our patients ’ lives and our family ’ s lives .
Tips for finding new patients
A great way to find new patients is to contact insurance carriers with whom you participate and ask if they could give you a list of local businesses that they insure . They may be willing to give you some general information or leads over the phone . Contact the local businesses and ask them to inform their employees that you are accepting new patients and participate with their insurance plan . This would be a great way of advertising to your local business community at very little expense . If you don ’ t participate with any insurance carriers , you could use the same approach . Contact those large local businesses in your area and let them know you are open for business and taking new patients . In times of serious economic distress being creative can help you keep your appointment book full .
Disclaimer … No grizzly bears were actually hurt in the writing , editing , or publication of this article .
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July / August 2011 • Pennsylvania Dental Journal