Dental Practice Management Services
When it comes to dental practice management, there are a number of services offered. If you run a dental practice, then consider using the services of a management company. Below are a few things that are included with a dental office management program:
Productive Scheduling
A management company can schedule patients in a way that allows maximum productivity. This includes treatment scheduling and patient recall. Scheduling patients can be a never-ending task, but a management company will make things easier. They can call patients up and schedule them in or they can book them in for treatments.
Credentialing
A dental practice management company can handle credentialing, such as ensuring your credentials are up to date. If you have yet to receive your credentials, then don’t worry because a professional can help with that too. Whether it’s new or renewals, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the management company will be there for you.
Practice Transitioning
For younger dentists entering the business world for the first time can be overwhelming. The same goes for veteran dentists who are about to leave their business due to retiring or because they are selling it. A management company can help with the transition.
Team Training
Team training is provided by dental office management companies. As a business owner, you want everyone on your team to provide nothing but the best service possible. When they have received proper training, they will do exactly that. Furthermore, patients will get a good first impression of your business.
DSO Supply Rates
As a leading management company for dental practices, we offer DSO supply rates via our own vendor. Spending a lot off money on dental supplies is common for owners of dental practices, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Thanks to management services, you can let them handle everything.
Patient Account Receivables
Another service offered is patient account receivables. A professional can check your books to ensure all patients accounts are up to date and they can follow up with patients and attempt to collect payments. By hiring a professional management firm, you can rest assure payments will be taken care of in an efficient way.
Practice Review
Practice reviews can be conducted every two weeks and it’s done over the phone. A management company will provide a thorough review of your business every two weeks. This can be helpful because you’ll learn where you are excelling and where you’re not.
Reviews will contain a wealth of info. You’ll receive a review that is not bias. Both new and established practices can benefit from receiving a bi-weekly review of their practices.
Weekly Reporting
Weekly reports can be provided to you, that way you know whether or not you are growing, making profits or need to make changes in order to succeed. Weekly reports can include an array of information, such as how many new patients you have, how much you made and things of that nature. Reports can play a role in major decisions too, such as whether or not to sell the practice or if it’s a good time to grow and expand.
If you are serious about running an efficient practice, then you should keep track of your progress. A weekly report will allow you to do that. Also, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your weekly report will be tailored to your dental practice.
Dental Claims Management
Even the smallest dental practices tend to struggle with handling the number of dental claims they process and receive. The larger the practice, the more claims they will typically have to deal with. Handling claims does not have to be stressful; At least it doesn’t have to be when you use the services of a dental office management firm.
They review dental claims that your practice needs to process to ensure payment from the government or commercial plans. They will finalize the claims ion receipt of Explanation of Benefits. Claims Management is a crucial part of your practice as a good billing department not only increases your collection ratio but it instills trust in the eyes of your patients that they can feel comfortable getting their dental work as the billing will be handled accurately and efficiently.
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We can make your life a lot easier. Whether you’re a small practice growing or you run multiple locations, you can benefit from our services. Contact us today to learn more about we can help you.