Why do some dentists effectively pay double? It’s crazy

Simon Reynolds, Commercial Director of Patient Plan Direct, explains his recent conversations with a dental practice and discusses whether some dentists are paying double for access to some services and support.

I had a very interesting conversation with a dentist the other day. He had asked to meet with me as he recognised that some of the ‘inclusive’ support elements his plan provider offered in addition to the payment collection and patient insurance were the kind of areas he already had access to through his BDA membership or through his annual membership with the DBG for just a few hundred pounds per year. 

"I’ve realised that I’m paying an excessive administration fee to my plan provider which gives me access to some relatively generic advice and support in certain areas I just don’t need. The vast majority of these things I don’t utilise and I have no choice but to pay for the privilege of the access being available. The other annoying thing is that some of the events and support that I feel may actually be worth while often cost in addition to the monthly fees I pay!"

Does this ring true at your practice?

In my experience, many practices aren’t even aware of the exact fees they pay to their plan provider. I came across a practice recently that was paying 32% of the income generated through its plan in fees to its plan provider!

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We charge a flat and transparent fee of just £1.00 per patient per month including worldwide A&E cover. This can prove to be 2 or 3 times more cost effective than other providers!  Our fees include the appropriate support from a dedicated business development manager to ensure you get the most from your plan.

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