This webinar, ERA/EFT Implementation: How to for your Practice, is another in the continuing education series concerning the benefits of, and steps to implement, electronic alternatives to paper explanation of benefits and reimbursement checks. This webinar, which will be held Oct. 11, noon-1 p.m. CST, takes a closer look at real-world EFT and ERA implementation scenarios, and the… Read More »
When networking, remember to: • Plan ahead so you know who you want to meet and what you want to accomplish. • Set a time limit for each interaction. • Finish eating early so you have an easier time talking and mingling. Find more tips on the New Dentist Now blog, newdentistblog.ADA.org, which features several articles with pointers… Read More »
All business professionals know this simple truth: time is money. In dentistry, time is controlled by the practice’s scheduling system, and, while dentists don’t sell time by the hour, they inevitably use time relative to the annual production. Unfortunately, many practices have become complacent, using schedules that were developed years ago and are outdated despite tweaking. I believe… Read More »
Are you thinking about starting your own practice? Or have you already taken the plunge and opened your first office? Whether you’re a newbie or think you have it figured out, here are a few tasks you may not have thought about: 1. Check your local laws This is especially true if you are moving from out of… Read More »
One concern that I hear a lot from new dentists centers on their ability to buy or start a practice while carrying student loan debt. Sometimes they almost seem to be talking themselves out of the idea all together. This lack of confidence seems to be centered on the belief that student loan debt will preclude them from… Read More »
A free Aug. 9 webinar, “HIPAA Security Risk Analysis,” will focus on only one particular aspect of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, according to ADA News. However, understanding that aspect — the security rule regulation — is critical to the entire success of a dental practice’s security compliance program. “The goal of HIPAA training is, at… Read More »