Dentists and their practices often face a dilemma in the ever-evolving world of dentistry: Do they continue with their existing dental plan provider or switch to an alternative if benefits are presented?
Switching practice plan providers will only advance if they offer enormous benefits. However, many in-practice teams do not realize that it is also surprisingly easy, thanks to the legislative banking changes that came into effect in 2019.
Whether it’s because we offer significantly lower costs or provide unparalleled client service, our ‘Simple Switch’ service is on the rise. However, changing providers was a cumbersome process in the past, and that perception is still alive and kicking in the dental community.
Historically, changing your dental plan provider required contacting patients and asking them to complete a new direct debit mandate, which was an administrative burden. The fear of disrupting patient relationships and the complexity of the process acted as significant roadblocks, so many decided to stick with the plan provider in place, even though the services were perhaps not as they’d expected or expensive.
Now, the process has been streamlined. The ‘bulk change process’, called ‘Simple Switch’, handles the transfer of patients’ direct debits between providers in the background. This means no action is required from patients, and the entire process is effortless!
So, what exactly is involved in the Simple Switch process? Let’s break it down:
Patient Notification
Patient Plan Direct sends patients a simple letter informing them of the upcoming provider change. This communication ensures transparency and keeps patients in the loop.
Zero Hassle
Patients are not required to complete new direct debit mandates or other paperwork. The ‘switch’ happens seamlessly without disrupting your patients’ routines or practices’ operations.
Lighter Admin Load
There aren’t the anticipated heavy administrative tasks, which means a dental practice no longer needs to feel tied to an unsatisfactory provider. The fear of cumbersome paperwork is a thing of the past.
Switching Practice Plan Provider
With minimal effort, your practice can enjoy the benefits of a cost-effective and responsive dental plan provider without causing any inconvenience to your patients. So explore a simple switch; we’re here to make it easy to switch practice plan providers and add value to your practice.