The "34-Cent Reality": Why Waiting for Legislative Rate Hikes is a Dangerous Game
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 03/05/2026Waiting on insurance reform could quietly drain your practice while costs keep rising.
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Closing the 13% Gap: Overcoming the Fear of Dropping PPOs
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 01/05/2026Most dentists plan to drop PPOs but never do, and that hesitation is quietly costing them real money
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The Q1 2026 PPO Exodus: Why 1 in 5 Dentists Are Walking Away from Carriers
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 17/04/2026Dentists are walking away from PPOs in 2026, and the numbers finally explain why.
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The 85% Rule: How Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) Laws Are Giving You New Leverage in PPO Negotiations
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 14/04/2026DLR laws are shifting the power balance and giving dentists real leverage in PPO fee negotiations.
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