by Cindy Sipe | Apr 4, 2019 | Revenue Management
Offices often ask me whether or not they should set up fee schedules for insurance plans they participate with. As with most everything, there are pros and cons to consider, and there isn’t necessarily a right answer. But there is a process by which you can determine...
by Cindy Sipe | Mar 7, 2019 | Clinical Efficiency
Your hygiene department depends on a continuous influx of new patients and the diagnosed treatment of patients with perio disease. But you might be creating a catch-22 with your scheduling habits. Hygiene Most of us would agree that scheduling patients for their next...
by Cindy Sipe | Dec 13, 2018 | Clinical Efficiency
You have rounded the last curve and are staring down the final stretch with the end of the year in sight. This is when you need to break into a full sprint with every hope of reaching the finish line with a burst of production that puts you beyond your year-end...
by Cindy Sipe | Nov 29, 2018 | Business & Team Management
As I coach dental teams on how to be more efficient and productive, I often hear comments like the following. “We’re so busy, we don’t know how we’ll have time to implement any new ideas or systems!” I get it; I’ve worked in a busy dental office too. But you can be...
by Cindy Sipe | Nov 15, 2018 | Clinical Efficiency
A few weeks ago, my son called in a panic. “Mom, I just went to the dentist and I need two crowns. Do you know how much two crowns cost!” My response: “A lot!” I then asked, “Do you keep routine hygiene appointments? How long has it been since you’ve seen the...
