7 Mistakes You're Making with Umbrella Networks (and How to Fix Them)
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 21/07/2026Umbrella networks can quietly reduce your reimbursements if you are not paying attention. Learn the biggest mistakes and how to protect your dental practice.
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Breaking the 80% Monopoly: How to Negotiate When Insurance Contracts Feel Like "Take-It-or-Leave-It"
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 19/05/2026Dental insurance contracts may feel one sided, but there are still ways to negotiate better fees and protect your practice revenue.
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Piercing the ERISA Shield: How the IDA Act is Changing the Game for Dental Practices
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 21/04/2026The IDA Act could finally force insurance companies to play by the same rules and stop hiding behind ERISA.
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The Contract You Didn’t Know You Signed (Again) Welcome to the curious world of the “Silent Amendment.”
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 06/03/2026A quiet clause in many PPO contracts lets insurers change rules without notice, and most dental teams never see it happen.
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