983: 2 Things You Must Do in 2026 to Improve Your Reimbursements – Shelley DeGroff

17/12/2025 32 min Episodio 983
983: 2 Things You Must Do in 2026 to Improve Your Reimbursements – Shelley DeGroff

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Insurance can be frustrating to figure out on your own. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Shelley DeGroff, founder of PPO Advisors, to decode some of the biggest changes in the PPO world and share two things you need to do to improve your reimbursements in the upcoming year. To stay up to date with PPO changes and prevent future revenue loss, listen to Episode 983 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Shelley:Send Shelley an email: [email protected] Join PPO Advisors on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPOAdvisorsLLCLearn more about PPO Advisors: https://ppoadvisors.comMention this episode or visit this link to receive $500 off your analysis fee: https://learn.ppoadvisors.com/promoMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaDownload ACT’s BPA app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-practices-association/id6738960360Download ACT’s BPA app on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actdental.join&hl=en_USJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218Episode Resources:Watch the video version of Episode 983: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosWatch Episode 954 with Shelley DeGroff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjJ6cLq_k50Main Takeaways:Stay on top of your EOBs by auditing them regularly.Evaluate your master fee to ensure you're paid what you're owed.Learn what stacking order means and how it can affect your practice.Opt-outs are not automatic! Be proactive so they are processed correctly.You don't need to be 100% PPO or 100% fee-for-service. Have a healthy mix.Don't get complacent or comfortable. Understand the contracts you're agreeing to.Snippets:0:00 Introduction.1:16 Shelley’s background.2:10 A refresher on important PPO changes.7:15 Audit your EOBs regularly.10:23 Master fee, explained.17:29 Stacking order, explained.20:55 How PPO...

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