Dr. Roger P. Levin

Insurance
Dos and don'ts for working with insurance
The complexities and restrictions of dental insurance pose significant challenges for dental practices. Your patients, however, will look to you for guidance and assistance in dealing with their insurance plans. Helping them can be an important element in the customer service you provide and will help strengthen the practice-patient relationship.
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Insurance
Dos and don'ts for financing flexibility
Affordability has become a barrier to case acceptance for many people. An excellent way to help your patients overcome this barrier and accept treatment is to offer a range of options for financing their dental bills.
July 8, 2012
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Insurance
Dos and don'ts for collections
The longer a bill remains unpaid, the worse your chances of ever getting paid. Your practice deserves payment for dental services performed, so take a proactive approach and systematically "encourage" overdue patients to hold up their end of the agreement. A proven technique for doing this is to follow the rule of 3s.
July 1, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for accounts receivable
In a difficult economy, patients are more likely to be juggling bills -- including those from your dental practice. While maintaining a good relationship, you must also get paid for your services. One effective technique for making this happen is to employ the "one-day rule."
June 24, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice leadership
The effective practice CEO motivates staff to perform at the highest level. This includes making sure all team members know what is expected of them and providing plenty of praise and positive feedback.
June 17, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for staff development
A team member without a job description is working at a disadvantage. Each position on the practice team should be carefully defined, including roles, responsibilities, and specific performance targets. This serves as an essential guide both for the individual and the practice.
June 10, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice production: Delegate everything possible
One of the most common limits on the growth potential of a dental practice is the dentist who micromanages. This behavior radically reduces the amount of time that can be spent on production. It also prevents staff from developing appropriate skills and a sense of purpose -- both of which are invaluable practice assets.
June 3, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for motivating the team: Institute a bonus system
A properly designed bonus system is a highly effective way to increase practice profitability. It also motivates your practice staff to work as a team. And there is no financial risk: bonuses are paid out only if you reach the target.
May 27, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for practice management: Broadcast your strengths
Why should patients come to your practice? One of the first things Levin Group consultants do when working with new clients is to ask a few questions to get them thinking about the best way to attract business.
May 20, 2012
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Dental Education
Dos and don'ts for practice production: Maximize your hygiene department
Recare is the continuous maintenance of a patient's oral health. You must reinforce the fact that maintaining oral health continues throughout a patient's life. The hygiene department serves as the engine that drives practice production.
May 13, 2012
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