Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Are you leaving money on the table while your patients remain undertreated? After analyzing over 300 dental practices across the country, I discovered a shocking truth: the average dental practice with a full-time hygienist treats only 17% of the periodontal disease they diagnose. That means 83% of diagnosed disease…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Dental insurance verification is stuck in the 1990s, but insurance companies have dramatically changed how they operate—leaving dentists with surprise balances, frustrated patients, and a mess of accounts receivable. In this eye-opening episode, I reveal how insurance carriers are secretly leasing networks behind the scenes and potentially pulling your…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Insurance companies are using AI to evaluate dental x-rays, denying claims when specific landmarks aren’t visible in the images. This shift means approximately 70% of claims are now processed through artificial intelligence systems that disqualify submissions based on technical deficiencies rather than subjective human review. • Poor quality x-rays…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! After rebranding my company and going solo without a business partner, I discovered I needed to get intentional about how I showed up, leading to 10x growth for Fortune Billing Solutions in just one year. • Tracked every minute of my day for two weeks to discover I was…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! A powerful reading of “Chapter 4: Built from Grit” from the book “I’m Just the Biller” shares the journey from humble beginnings to nationwide success in dental billing education. This authentic narrative speaks directly to the unsung heroes of dental practices, reminding listeners that success isn’t about where you…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Artificial intelligence has quietly revolutionized how dental insurance claims are processed, and most dental offices don’t even realize it. Today we pull back the curtain on Novo Dynamics and their Novo Health Dental AI system that’s scrutinizing your x-rays, documentation, and billing patterns before a human reviewer ever sees…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Dental billing has undergone a dramatic transformation since the carefree days of the late 1990s. What was once a straightforward process—send a claim, get paid, move on—has evolved into a complex system demanding meticulous attention to detail and strict compliance measures. The reason? Insurance companies have woken up to…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Uncover the critical connections between HIPAA compliance and dental billing practices in our episode featuring host Ericka Aguilar. Discover how safeguarding patient privacy extends beyond ethical boundaries to play a pivotal role in averting billing fraud in dental practices. We delve into the cutting-edge strategies employed by insurance companies,…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Tired of bureaucratic inefficiencies and missed technological opportunities? Join us as we analyze the healthcare workforce, dissecting the tough reality of supply and demand in medical residencies, with a special focus on the rising field of pediatric dentistry. We’ll reflect on personal encounters with government red tape and ponder…
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Legendary dental expert and Founder of Dental Town Howard Farran joins me, Ericka Aguilar, for a compelling exploration of the future of dentistry, challenging the conventional norms that govern the industry. We embark on a fascinating journey through Howard’s personal story, from Kansas to Arizona, navigating the complex economic…