The "34-Cent Reality": Why Waiting for Legislative Rate Hikes is a Dangerous Game

The "34-Cent Reality": Why Waiting for Legislative Rate Hikes is a Dangerous Gameby: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 03/05/2026

Waiting on insurance reform could quietly drain your practice while costs keep rising.

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The "34-Cent Reality": Why Waiting for Legislative Rate Hikes is a Dangerous Game

The 85% Rule: How Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) Laws Are Giving You New Leverage in PPO Negotiations

The 85% Rule: How Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) Laws Are Giving You New Leverage in PPO Negotiationsby: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 14/04/2026

DLR laws are shifting the power balance and giving dentists real leverage in PPO fee negotiations.

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The 85% Rule: How Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) Laws Are Giving You New Leverage in PPO Negotiations

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