Ep 137 How and When to Terminate a Patient

Nobody Told Me That! A Dental Podcast with Teresa Duncan

Not every patient is a good fit for your practice. Life is actually easier when you prune the bad ones. If you've dealt with patients who miss appointments, delay payments, or even compromise your team's safety, this episode is for you. This episode breaks down when and why patient termination may be necessary.

You'll need a well-documented process for issuing termination letters and handling uncomfortable situations, like bumping into a terminated patient outside the office. Ensuring a safe, respectful work environment is essential. Your team deserves it.

Be sure to check the show notes for additional resources and links, including Teresa’s course on dental insurance design and management. Tune in and take notes—you won’t want to miss this one!

A few talking points:

Exploring patient termination: handling difficult revenue scenarios.

Document thoroughly for legal defense and audits.

Standard responses for difficult situations.

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