Episode 219

219: 5 Steps to Driving Your Dental Practice With Medical Billing - Laurie Owens

Published on: 21st November, 2019

5 Steps to Driving Your Dental Practice With Medical Billing

Episode #219 with Laurie Owens

Driving your practice forward is a goal that most dentists have. We have a special show today that will give you five solid methods to drive your practice forward through medical billing. My friend and frequent guest Laurie Owens is a professional coder and billing expert. She is trained in dental and medical billing, but focuses exclusively on the dental field. The steps that Laurie shares today will help improve case acceptance and help patients maximize all of their benefits. Laurie is the director of medical billing education at Devdent. They offer coaches, tools, and education to make dental practices thrive.

In this episode, Laurie talks about the importance of education and creating a strong foundation for billing practices. She talks about how coaching can help accelerate your practice and how continuing education is important for everyone. She also shares how to start small and get everyone on the same page for certain services. She shares techniques to maximize a patient benefits and get treatment covered. We talk about how to think outside the box, and Laurie gives her take on the future of dental insurance.

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The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt
Elevate Your Dental Practice: Insights & Strategies from Industry Leaders
Welcome to The Best Practices Show, hosted by Kirk Behrendt, founder of ACT Dental (https://www.actdental.com/) and a leader in dental practice coaching. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the hidden gems and tactics used by the most successful dental practices worldwide.

At ACT Dental, we have meticulously curated strategies that have consistently proven effective in elevating dental practices. Our podcast, The Best Practices Show, extends our commitment to sharing this wealth of knowledge. Each episode features interviews with renowned dental professionals and industry leaders who have made significant strides in their practices. They share their experiences, insights, and the challenges they've overcome, offering a unique perspective that you won't find anywhere else.

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Kirk Behrendt, a respected figure in the dental community, brings his vast experience and infectious enthusiasm to each episode, making complex topics both understandable and engaging. As the CEO of ACT Dental, Kirk has helped countless dental practices thrive by focusing on holistic development - professionally, personally, and within their community.

Our commitment to authenticity and practical advice sets The Best Practices Show apart. We don't just talk about theories; we dive into real-life applications you can implement immediately in your practice. Our community-centric approach means we're always listening to our audience and constantly evolving our content to meet your needs.

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