Are Your PPO Fees Costing You Thousands in 2026? How to Negotiate and Take Back Control

In this episode of Insurance Untangled, hosts Ben Tuinei and Tessina Bullock dive into one of the most overlooked revenue opportunities for dental practices: PPO fee negotiations. Many practices assume insurance reimbursements are fixed, but Ben and Tessina explain why that is not always the case. They discuss why practices often avoid negotiations, how to prepare before approaching insurance companies, and what data matters most when evaluating PPO relationships. You'll learn why knowing your office fees, tracking write-offs, understanding plan profitability, and building leverage are essential steps toward improving reimbursements. Even small fee increases can create a major financial impact over time, especially for practices that remain in-network. This episode is a practical, straight-to-the-point conversation for dental teams looking to take more control of their insurance relationships and stop leaving revenue on the table. Topics covered include: • Why many dental practices delay or avoid PPO negotiations • Whether insurance companies really negotiate fees • How to prepare your data before starting the negotiation process • The importance of tracking write-offs and plan profitability • Why small reimbursement increases can make a big difference • Key takeaways for practices ready to start negotiating For more resources, visit Insuranceuntangled.com