Ask George: Is a Fee-for-service dental practice Right For You?

Podcast: Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership · Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network

Opublikowano: 2026-07-27

In this episode of Ask George, Dr. George Hariri breaks down the pros, cons, and brutal truths of running a fee-for-service dental practice. While dropping insurance is a dream for many in dental practice ownership, George explains why going out-of-network is often like "swimming upstream". It becomes significantly harder to attract new patients and retain existing ones when they face higher out-of-pocket costs. However, if you are committed to this model, it can be incredibly rewarding when executed correctly. To achieve sustainable dental practice growth without relying on PPOs, you must deliver an experience that justifies...