Stop Guessing Your PPO Fees: Participation, Negotiation & Optimization with Unitas

Are PPO contracts creating confusion around reimbursement, patient estimates, and collections? In this episode of the Dental Billing Academy, Jacquelyn Hurley is joined by Dr. Iris Han of eAssist and Phylip Curtis of Unitas PPO Solutions to break down one of the most misunderstood areas of dental billing: PPO participation. Many practices participate with PPOs without fully understanding how direct contracts, leased networks, and umbrella networks impact reimbursement and cash flow. This conversation explains why PPO participation can create unexpected challenges for collections, fee schedules, and patient trust, and what practices can do to approach PPO optimization more strategically. You’ll learn: 🦷 The difference between direct, leased, and umbrella PPO networks 💰 Why participation type affects reimbursement and patient estimates ⚠️ The negotiation mistake many practices make 📍 Why PPO participation is tied to each doctor and location 📈 How PPO optimization can support stronger collections and profitability If your practice participates with PPOs and you want greater clarity around reimbursement and network participation, this episode is a must-listen.