Expressing Appreciation Strengthens Teamwork and Performance
“If you don’t show appreciation to those that deserve it, they will learn to stop doing the things you appreciate.” When dental teams feel appreciated, they are far more invested in providing… Continue On +
Three Proven Ways to Increase Treatment Acceptance
When dentists and teams go to great lengths to explain treatment, and then patients fail to schedule, it can leave everyone wondering what else is needed. The answer is that most practices… Continue On +
Unclaimed Property
What is unclaimed property, you might ask? With some exceptions, unclaimed property includes items your practice has in its possession that it is not entitled to. The two most common types of… Continue On +
PPP 2 Forgiveness Application
Banks are currently opening the forgiveness application portal for anyone who received the PPP 2 Loan. At this point, we recommend the following: You wait until your covered period is over to… Continue On +
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
The IRS has begun depositing the 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit funds into taxpayers’ bank accounts which has resulted in some confusion. Below are some FAQ’s about the expanded child tax credit payment.… Continue On +
Washington Cares Fund
Washington Cares Fund Washington State has a new fund and related tax called the Washington Cares Fund, which has been developed to help mitigate the costs of long-term care for workers in… Continue On +
Update on the Affordable Care Act
In July 2020, our office filed protective claims for some of you in the event that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would be overturned. We knew of a court case challenging the… Continue On +
HHS Provider Relief Funds Reporting Extensions and PPP Updates
HHS- Provider Relief Funds (PRF) Update On Friday, June 11th the Heath Resources & Services Administration released a revised notice of reporting requirements and reporting timeline for recipients of the provider relief… Continue On +
Fluence’s Commitment to You
We are excited to see how well practices are performing given everything we have experienced in the last year. We also share your enthusiasm about a sense of normalcy returning to our… Continue On +
PPP 1 Loan Update
In a March 11th blog, https://www.fluenceportland.com/consulting/ppp-forgiveness-applications-should-you-apply, we laid out some recommendations on when to apply for forgiveness on your first PPP loan. Now that we are two months down the road, we wanted to… Continue On +
Use Empathy to Boost Treatment Acceptance
Now more than ever patients need an understanding and empathetic dental team. The pandemic has contributed to patients postponing dental treatment and appointments, which has led to larger treatment plans. In addition,… Continue On +
Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members
Exclusive Thriving Dentist & ADCPA Study Clubs for ADCPA Dentist Members We had an amazing TD & ADCPA exclusive study club session #4 on May 4th and May 5th. I hope… Continue On +