07/14/2026
We're honored to see our CEO, Laura Phillips, E.A., join Lester De Alwis on the Less Insurance Dependence podcast to discuss one of the biggest misconceptions in dentistry:
A busy practice does not automatically mean a profitable practice.
For practices considering a transition away from PPOs, financial readiness matters just as much as clinical excellence. Before making a move, your numbers should confirm you're prepared, not your emotions.
A few key takeaways from the conversation:
🦷 A full schedule doesn't guarantee financial success. Insurance write-offs have become so common that many dentists don't realize how much revenue they're giving up until they see the numbers.
🦷 Production is not collections, and collections are not profit. Looking only at production goals tells just one part of the story. Your financial statements reveal the complete picture.
🦷 Before dropping even one PPO, practices should have two things in place: healthy cash flow reserves and a stable, sustainable payroll. Without both, a strategic transition can quickly become a financial strain.
🦷 Every successful transition starts the same way a great diagnosis does: with data. Know your production, adjustments, collections, expenses, and net profit before making any major decisions.
Leaving PPOs isn't simply a strategic decision. It's a significant financial event. The practices that navigate it successfully are the ones that understand their numbers before making the transition.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://apple.co/4f61yUN
If you're evaluating whether your practice is financially prepared for greater insurance independence, we'd be happy to help you assess the numbers before you make the leap.
🌐 Learn more at phillipsgrouptax.com or call us at (714) 667-2311.
