You Don’t Have To Handle Your Credentialing Alone
Now that vaccination rates are rising across the country, people are feeling less concerned about heading out. For many, this means calling up local dental practices to schedule a checkup and receive any care that has been put off due to pandemic concerns. How can you help ensure people are willing to contact your office for treatment? One way is to become in-network with a PPO insurance provider, and to do so, you need to be credentialed.
The Credentialing Process
First, you enroll with one or more of the companies you want to be in-network with. Next, you need to become credentialed with them. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, many practicesunderestimate the sheer amount of time needed to complete the application. Did you know, for example, that the application takes at least 40 hours of time to finish? Did you also know that one wrong answer, or a skipped question, and you have to start over from the beginning? Plus, once you start the process you have to finish it! One application doesn’t cover multiple companies, you need one for each, so becoming in-network for the PPO insurance providers of your choice may mean far more than 40 hours.
The Benefits of Becoming In-Network for Your Practice
We don’t list the issues above to discourage you. After all, there are a ton of benefits to being in-network! First, when someone carries coverage with a company, they will be more likely to referpeople in your community to you for treatment. In addition, you can put your in-network statuson your website under your financing and payment information. Since people will save money seeing you, they’re more likely to visit for preventive care, which is often covered completely, as well as restorative treatments, tooth replacement, endodontics, or even cosmetic care. Being credentialed could help you attract new patients, and help your practice continue to grow and thrive, instead of continuing to be hindered by the impact of the pandemic.
How We Can Help
Enrollment, credentialing, applications, renewals, it’s a lot for you and your team to take on,even if you have a larger dental practice. We know, and fortunately, we have a team of PPO exports well-versed in the process, who are ready to handle these steps themselves and save you time and headache. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Your dental practice could enjoy an expanded patient base!
Do You Have Any Questions?
Has this blog raised any questions about the enrollment and credentialing process? If so, then please feel free to contact our PPO Experts for answers! We’re ready to walk you through the process and help your dental practice continue to grow and succeed.
