This episode explores how dentists can use data, systems, and mindset shifts to evaluate PPO participation and improve profitability. Dr. Stephanie Mapp, Founder of Mapp Your Practice, shares practical insights on when and how to drop insurance plans and build a more sustainable, profitable practice. Episode 349 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms, or listen now by clicking the player above!
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Episode highlights:
How to know when it’s time to drop a PPO plan
Why understanding your numbers is critical to profitability
The biggest mindset barriers holding dentists back
Simple, strategic ways to phase out low-paying insurance
How working less can actually increase income and case acceptance
Meet this week’s guest:
Dr. Stephanie Mapp has over 30 years of dental experience representing all types of dental practices from public health, PPO, DSO and boutique FFS offices. Her experience presented her with exposure to many types of management systems. She has had nine associate positions, hired five associates, did a start-up, purchased a practice, closed a practice, and sold a practice. Dr. Mapp enjoys sharing the pitfalls of private practice to save other dentists from excessive stress. She retired from clinical dentistry in 2023 to focus on her consulting company Mapp Your Practice which helps new and existing owners set up systems for dealing with PPO insurance in their dental practices.
To contact Dr. Mapp e-mail her at DrMapp@MappYourPractice.com
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