News & Resources
October News: Dental Insurance Is Changing – Is Your Practice Keeping Up?
21 new dental insurance reform laws. 14 states. One important reminder: your payer contract may not tell the whole story. Fall is here and many of you are looking towards the end of year and making plans to end the year strong. Feel free to check out my End of the...
Dental Insurance EFTs and ERAs: Get Paid Faster
ERAs and EFTs. What are they? Do you need both? How do they work with Dentrix? And, most importantly, are they really worth setting up?
Going Out of Network with Dental Insurance Carriers
Thinking about going out of network? Learn how to analyze PPO plans, review fee schedules, assess cash flow, and create a smart, phased exit strategy for your dental practice.
Understanding the Appointment of Representative (AOR) Form: What Every Dental Practice Should Know
Learn how to correctly complete the CMS-1696 Appointment of Representative form for Medicare appeals—what it covers, who can sign, and why it matters.
2025 Year-End Dental Practice Playbook
End 2025 with confidence. Get Colleen Huff’s free Year-End Dental Practice Playbook—your month-by-month plan for KPIs, scheduling, and insurance success.
Leasing Network Changes
Leasing Network Updates 2025: What’s Changing (and What It Means for Your Practice) If you work in dental billing or insurance coordination, you already know—leasing networks can change faster than a claim in review. Every few months, new agreements roll out, major...
Courts Overturned a Big Decision – August Recap
Here we are—August! It’s hard to believe that summer is already entering its final month. For many, the new school year has already begun, while in my neck of the woods, kids still have one more month of freedom to enjoy. I hope everyone has been able to soak up the...
Nobody Told Me That: Episode 145 Dental Insurance and Medicare Advantage Secrets
Don’t let insurance confusion lead to costly mistakes. Learn how to manage these challenges with smart strategies, proper coding, and the right tools. Colleen also previews her upcoming training modules to help you take control of your dental insurance game. This is for you, insurance nerds!
The Raving Patients Podcast: Demystifying Dental Insurance
Tune in to listen, Whether you’re in-network, out-of-network, or somewhere in between, Colleen’s insights will help you make smarter financial decisions and run a more efficient, profitable practice.
End of Year Checklist for Dental Insurance Coordinators
Prepare for 2025 with our Year-End Checklist designed specifically for Dental Insurance Coordinators! This essential resource will help you streamline your processes and stay compliant with the latest industry changes. Click the "Download Now" button below to make a...
Finding Medicare Advantage Plans
Navigating the world of Medicare Advantage plans can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! With so many options available, finding the right plan in your area is crucial to ensuring you get the coverage you need at a price that works for you. Whether you’re a...
Insurance Companies-Software & EFT’s since breach
The cybersecurity incident at Change Healthcare will stretch on for at least another day… just what you wanted to hear, right? The truth is, this could have happened to any insurance provider, practice, payment processor - any company who operates online. This...
Dental Business Radio
Colleen Huff, Dental Insurance Coach (Dental Business Radio, Episode 48) Highly regarded dental insurance coach Colleen Huff joined host Patrick O’Rourke to discuss the complexities of dental insurance and the strategies necessary for practices to effectively manage...
Revenue Cycle Management Tips with Dentistry Speaks
Tune into this podcast about RCM in dental practices.
What Dental Assistants Need to Know About Coding and RCM
In this episode, Colleen Huff, FAADOM, joins Dental Assistant Nation to discuss the importance for dental assistants to have a strong knowledge of revenue cycle management, coding and more in the practice. While clinical skills are important, Huff argues that business...
Recommended Attachments for Billing Dental Insurance Claims
Precision, clarity, and knowledge are the cornerstones of effective billing. The smallest oversight or the most minor omission can be the difference between an approved claim and a declined one. Not to mention, it can significantly impact the rate at which claims are...
Helping Dental Patients Choose A Dental Plan: Template
Grab this dental patient letter template to help them choose the right dental plan for their needs.
Medicare Advantage Plans: AADOM Observer Article
As written on for AADOM's Observer by Colleen HuffWHAT IS A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN? Medicare Advantage is a type of Medicare health plan offered by private companies that are Medicareapproved. They are considered an alternative to Original Medicare and cover all the...
Spring Cleaning for Your Practice Software:Â Tips for organizing insurance carriers and employer lists
As written on The Profitable Dentist by Colleen HuffSpring cleaning is often associated with the cleaning of our homes, but it can also apply to our digital world. In the case of dental practices, keeping accurate and up-to-date records of insurance carriers and...
Celebrating the Hard Work of Dental Practices During Small Business Week: Skygen Featured Article
As written on SkyGen USA by Colleen Huff It’s Small Business Week 2023, a time to recognize the vital role America's entrepreneurs and small business owners have in our everyday lives. Dental practices fit that bill – 50% of dentists work solo, according to Health...