The 'Wait and See' Trap: Why PPOs Will Never Voluntarily Offer You a Fee Increase
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 26/03/2026Still waiting for PPOs to raise your fees on their own, that wait is quietly costing your practice more than you think.
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The PPO “Default Trap”: When Your Fee Increase Quietly Disappears
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 18/02/2026Your PPO fee increase means nothing if the carrier quietly keeps paying the old rates.
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Why Active PPO Fee Negotiations Are More Critical Than Ever for Dentists
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 17/07/2025PPO plans are shifting fast, and staying passive could cost you big. Learn why renegotiating fees isn’t optional anymore.
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Should You Include Downgrade Codes in Your Insurance Fee Negotiations?
by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 26/03/2025Boost your dental insurance reimbursements by including downgrade codes in your PPO negotiations. Learn why alternate benefit fees impact your revenue and how to negotiate smarter.
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