
There is an underlying precept in our country's healthcare system that medical professionals can only survive through increased participation in insurance programs. The Less Insurance Dependence podcast series exposes that misperception, shedding light on how Dentists can thrive by breaking out of the insurance-controlled business model.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementMedicineEducationHealth & Fitness | |||

Dr. Robert Convissar - pioneer in laser dentistry, author of the world's number one selling laser dentistry textbook, and Director of Laser Dentistry at New York Hospital Queens joins Lester De Alwis on why lasers are an underused doorway to insuranc... more
DeVon Banks of D-TECH Billing and Claims joins Lester De Alwis to reframe compliance from a burden into a foundation. Post-payment audits going back two years, the CMS CRUSH initiative using AI to flag suspicious billing, why going out-of-network doe... more
Melinda Heryford joins Lester De Alwis with a reframe most dentists need to hear: you're not stuck because of insurance. You're stuck because of patterns, mindset, and systems. Clarity, the WIG framework, case acceptance language, team alignment, and... more
Naren Arulrajah joins Don Adeesha with the 5 Hero Groups framework, the approach used by multi-million dollar practices to stop blending in and start dominating their market. Find, like, trust, call: four steps, four scorecard questions, and the exac... more
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I like listening to podcasts on my way to work, and this one has so much relevant information that I often pause it and “ask siri” to remember a piece of information for me. Very specific, relevant, helpful information that I would expect most consultants to charge me to get access to!! LOVE this podcast!!!!
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Your content has been instrumental and foundational in me finally creating an insurance independent platform to take my practice up the ladder! A decade ago, we attempted to exit network participation without a real game plan. News flash...it did not work. Fast forward to 2019, and we now have a fully built and written system that we launched in late 2019. The pinnacle will be the planned exit from Delta in 2021. After acquiring a second practice location last fall, the plan is to i... more
I’m an avid podcast listener & can’t stop listening to this podcast!! The strategic & practical advice is amazing!! I’ve even played several episodes for my team at our last meeting. Thank you for taking the time to provide such valuable content.
What a perfect podcast with very valuable information. Insurance is ruining the great profession of dentistry and these guys are saving it. Must hear !! Thank you
There’s so much smart, tangible information on this podcast. I’m so happy hear positive tips and inspirational stories. Looking forward to many more episodes and insights.
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A focused, practitioner-oriented discussion around moving dental practices away from insurance dependence toward value-based care, improved systems, and stronger team alignment. Episodes frequently explore mindset shifts, concrete workflows, and practical metrics that help practices reduce PPO reliance, boost case acceptance, and maintain profitability. Noteworthy angles include niche positioning, leadership and culture, AI-driven efficiency, and the emphasis on patient-centered care as the path to sustainable independence. The format tends to mix expert guests with hands-on strategies, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable steps and real-world results rather than theory alone.
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Recent guests on Less Insurance Dependence Podcast include:
1. DeVon Banks
2. Melinda Heryford
3. Kiera Dent
4. Kristie Kapp
5. Eric Vickery
6. Michael Sonick
7. Gary Takacs
8. Laura Johnston
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