Top 10 Questions from RIDA Members Part 2

In this episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, Gary and Naren delve into ‘The Top 10 Questions from RIDA Members, Part 2’. They begin by emphasizing the importance of catching up on Part 1 for context but reassure listeners that the episodes can be listened to in any order. Gary highlights the significance of having conversations with patients over digital communication, especially when resigning from PPO plans. They discuss strategies for determining which PPO plan to drop first, getting the team on board with the transition, estimating out-of-network fee schedules, and replacing lost patients through proactive marketing. Throughout the discussion, practical insights and real-world examples are shared, empowering listeners to take action to reduce insurance dependence and strengthen their practices. Tune in for valuable advice and actionable steps towards practice growth and independence.

• 00:00:50 – Introduction to the episode
• 00:01:30 – 7 steps for a remarkable patients experience 
• 00:03:46 – Jumps into the topic
• 00:04:46 – Question number six
• 00:08:13 – Question number seven
• 00:10:13 – Question number eight
• 00:11:52 – Question number nine
• 00:14:38 – Question number ten
• 00:14:12 – Fifth question

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Naren Arulrajah

CEO & Founder, Ekwa Marketing

Naren Arulrajah is the CEO and Founder of Ekwa Marketing, a 300-person dental marketing agency that has helped hundreds of practices grow through SEO, reputation management, and digital strategy. A published author of three books on dental marketing, contributor to Dentistry IQ, co-host of the Thriving Dentist Show and the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast, and a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants. He has spent 19 years focused exclusively on helping dental practices succeed online.