
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 | MedicineEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||

Lisa Grogan, dental business and leadership consultant, joins Lester De Alwis to make the case that a busy schedule can quietly hide an unprofitable practice. Lisa shares her ABC framework (Attract, Belief, Conversion) and her LENS Method for reading... more
Danielle Kramer, CEO and founder of Easy Dental Solutions, joins Lester De Alwis to make the case that insurance dependence is rarely just a fee problem. Drawing on nearly every role she's held inside a dental practice, Danielle breaks down the four-... more
Thomas Passalacqua, executive coach and founder of Ascend Professional Pathways, joins Lester De Alwis to make the case that breaking free from dependence on insurance starts with leadership clarity, not a fee schedule or a marketing plan. Drawing on... more
Heidi Mount, a dental practice coach with over 33 years of experience, joins host Lester De Alwis to reveal where the average dental practice quietly loses revenue every single day. From the pot of gold hiding in the unscheduled treatment list to the... 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 practical show focused on moving dental practices toward insurance independence, with leadership, marketing, and operational strategies that help teams reframe patient care around value and profitability. Episodes frequently cover how to redesign scheduling, improve conversion, leverage branding, and adopt technology (including AI) to reduce PPO reliance, often featuring practitioners, marketing experts, and coaches who provide actionable roadmaps, scripts, and checklists. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on leadership and team alignment as the core drivers of transformation, real-world case studies, and sponsor-supported resources that help listeners implement change quickly. Overall, the program appears to attract professional... more
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Recent guests on Less Insurance Dependence Podcast include:
1. Danielle Kramer
2. Thomas Passalacqua
3. Heidi Mount
4. Laura Phillips
5. Katherine Eitel Belt
6. Jofin Joseph
7. Naren Arulrajah
8. Lex Orzalli
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