Washington Mandatory Vaccine Rule for Health Care Workers

Effective October 18, 2021, health care workers and staff working in a health care setting must present documentation that they are fully vaccinated or that they are entitled to an exemption.  Acceptable… Continue On +

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 +

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 +

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 +

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 #3 on Tuesday, March 2nd. I hope each &… Continue On +

PPP Forgiveness Applications – Should You Apply?

Banks are currently allowing you to submit PPP loan forgiveness applications on the first round of PPP funds. Should you apply for forgiveness or wait? This is what we recommend for loans… Continue On +