Episode 359

A Fee-For-Service Success Story with Dr. Drew Byrnes

Host: Gary Takacs | Published Date: December 5, 2018 | Listening Time: 1:04:12

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You are likely aware that Gary is passionate about helping Dentists reduce their insurance dependence!

In this Thriving Dentist Show interview Gary invited his friend Dr. Drew Byrnes as a Guest to discuss his fee-for-service journey.

Running time: 64:12

In this Show, Gary and Drew discuss;

  • Drew’s decision and pathway to own a fee-for-service practice,
  • why buying a fee-for-service practice can be a great decision,
  • the possible risks of buying a fee-for-service practice,
  • the benefits of a fee-for-service practice,
  • why Drew is so committed to helping other Dentists reduce their insurance dependence,
  • how a patient membership plan is a cornerstone to success in a fee-for-service practice
  • and throughout this interview Drew shares how he has been able to maintain a fee-for-service practice in an area of the country (near Orlando, FL) that is very competitive.

One of Gary’s Mentors is Dr. Omer Reed and Dr. Reed has often said; “If it has been done before, it must be possible”.

Hopefully this interview with Drew will serve as inspiration for you to reduce insurance dependence and perhaps go all the way to create a fee-for-service practice!

After all, Drew is doing it, so it must be possible!

Links for the ‘Let’s Ask David’ segment with Dr. David Hornbrook:

www.davidhornbrook.com

www.utahvalleydentallab.com

Website for Gary’s New ‘Less Insurance Dependence’ podcast: www.lessinsurancedependence.com

Link to the Less Insurance Dependence Podcast: https://apple.co/2RBzoVf

Link to Drew’s Fee For Service Dentist Podcast: www.ffsdentistry.com

Link for Drew’s Membership Plan: www.dentalmembershipdirect.com or Text DMD to 31996

With Dr. Drew Byrnes


Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs Gary became a successful practice owner by purchasing a fixer-upper practice and developing it into a world-class dental practice. He is passionate about sharing his hard-earned insights and experiences with dental practices across the globe.

As a dental practice coach, Gary provides guidance for dental professionals on how to create a healthier practice style that lets them deliver excellent patient care while reducing depending on insurance.

More importantly, Gary’s insights are not just based on theory – as a co-owner of a dental practice, he has first-hand experience in making this transformation from a high-volume and low-fee insurance model to a fee-for-service approach that is more sustainable and promotes a patient-centric and financially healthy dental practice, and he is dedicated to sharing this knowledge with other dental practitioners via the popular Thriving Dentist Show!
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