Why Dental Practices Should Reject Credit Card Payments from Insurance Companies
Dental practices don’t have it easy navigating the complexities of insurance reimbursements. Recently, some insurers have begun offering credit card payments instead of traditional checks or electronic funds transfers (EFT). While this… Continue On +
Discover the Official Podcast of the Academy of Dental CPAs: The Art of Dental Finance and Management
As a proud member of the Academy of Dental CPAs (ADCPA), Fluence is committed to bringing you the best insights and resources in the dental industry. Together with ADCPA and Art Wiederman,… Continue On +
Changes are coming regarding check payments to and from the Internal Revenue Service
Changes are coming regarding check payments to and from the Internal Revenue Service. In accordance with a recent Executive Order, the IRS has announced that it will stop issuing most paper check… Continue On +
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY REPORTING SITES OPENING SOON
Unclaimed property audits have been on the rise recently and we want to remind everyone of the upcoming deadlines and steps that need to be taken for each state’s annual unclaimed property… Continue On +
Unscheduled Treatment Plans
If you’re like many dental practices, September can be a slower month. With kids heading back to school and families settling into post-summer routines, it’s a great time to focus your team’s… Continue On +
Mastering Patient Insurance Verification: Best Practices for a Smooth-Running Dental Practice
In today’s dental landscape, efficient insurance verification is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Verifying patient insurance before appointments help ensure smoother visits, reduces billing surprises, and protects your cash flow.… Continue On +
Avoiding Audit Nightmares
Taxes are a complex subject, and they occur at every level of government (federal, state and local). As a business owner, it is essential to comply with tax laws. Sometimes, despite your… Continue On +
Understanding Dental Practice Overhead: A Guide for Dentists
Running a successful dental practice isn’t just about delivering great care — it’s about managing the financial health of your business. One of the most important metrics to track and understand is… Continue On +
Unclaimed Patient Refunds
Around this time of year, Fluence sends out a letter about submitting unclaimed patient refunds older than three years to the state’s Unclaimed Property division. Along with a formal letter describing the… Continue On +
Downtown Business Incentive Credit **update**
As you’ll recall from the Fluence blog sent in late 2023, the City of Portland released its “Downtown Business Incentive” (DBI) credit program, which is a temporary non-refundable credit program to incentivize… Continue On +
OHA Cyber Insurance
You could be at risk if you see patients with Delta/Moda coverage The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has recently come out with new requirements for dental practices that see patients with Oregon… Continue On +
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEM – Business Ownership Information (BOI) Filing
Who this Affects: If you registered your business with the Secretary of State’s office, you are required to file the BOI filing. This is required for each entity you form. Fluence is… Continue On +