41 Min.

Maximizing Growth Benefits: Incentives and Strategies from OrthoFi Hey Docs!

    • Management

Welcome to the Hey Docs! Podcast with your host, Jill Allen.
 
Today, we have special guest Oliver Gelles from OrthoFi joining us on the show! In this episode, we highlight how data-driven strategies are reshaping patient financials and practice efficiency. From the transition to auto-pay systems to the strategic application of interest and flexible financing, we're unpacking how these changes not only align with current data but also significantly enhance patient satisfaction and practice growth.

Let’s jump in! 


Summary

In this conversation, Jill interviews Oliver Gelles, the Chief Marketing Officer of OrthoFi. They discuss Oliver's background in the orthodontic industry and his journey with OrthoFi. They also talk about the insights and data gathered by OrthoFi on patient financials and flexible financing in orthodontic practices. They explore the evolution of payment methods in the industry and the benefits of offering flexible financing options. They also discuss the use of interest in payment plans and how it can be implemented in different stages of a practice's growth. In this conversation, Oliver Gelles and Jill discuss strategies for minimizing the growth benefit and increasing incentives for patients. They also explore the impact of the economy on adult starts and the difference in payment options for adult and child patients. They also discuss the importance of accurately allocating past-due AR and the potential for direct-to-consumer competition in the orthodontic industry.

https://orthofi.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OrthoFi/
https://twitter.com/OrthoFi
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orthofi
https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoFi
https://www.instagram.com/ortho_fi/


Takeaways

Oliver Gelles has over 25 years of experience in the orthodontic industry and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of OrthoFiOrthoFi has gathered valuable data on patient financials and flexible financing in orthodontic practicesFlexible financing options have become increasingly important in the industry, allowing patients to accept care and practices to growInterest in payment plans can be a valuable tool; it can provide incentives for patients to choose shorter plans and help practices manage cash flow and riskThe implementation of flexible financing options may vary depending on the stage of a practice's growth, with more conservative approaches recommended for startup practicesMinimize the growth benefit by changing incentives and adding more “carrot and stick”Adult patients require different treatment and persuasion strategiesThe economy and consumer perception impact adult startsAccurately allocate past due AR to improve financial performancePrepare for potential direct-to-consumer competition in the future

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Welcome to the Hey Docs! Podcast with your host, Jill Allen.
 
Today, we have special guest Oliver Gelles from OrthoFi joining us on the show! In this episode, we highlight how data-driven strategies are reshaping patient financials and practice efficiency. From the transition to auto-pay systems to the strategic application of interest and flexible financing, we're unpacking how these changes not only align with current data but also significantly enhance patient satisfaction and practice growth.

Let’s jump in! 


Summary

In this conversation, Jill interviews Oliver Gelles, the Chief Marketing Officer of OrthoFi. They discuss Oliver's background in the orthodontic industry and his journey with OrthoFi. They also talk about the insights and data gathered by OrthoFi on patient financials and flexible financing in orthodontic practices. They explore the evolution of payment methods in the industry and the benefits of offering flexible financing options. They also discuss the use of interest in payment plans and how it can be implemented in different stages of a practice's growth. In this conversation, Oliver Gelles and Jill discuss strategies for minimizing the growth benefit and increasing incentives for patients. They also explore the impact of the economy on adult starts and the difference in payment options for adult and child patients. They also discuss the importance of accurately allocating past-due AR and the potential for direct-to-consumer competition in the orthodontic industry.

https://orthofi.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OrthoFi/
https://twitter.com/OrthoFi
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orthofi
https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoFi
https://www.instagram.com/ortho_fi/


Takeaways

Oliver Gelles has over 25 years of experience in the orthodontic industry and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of OrthoFiOrthoFi has gathered valuable data on patient financials and flexible financing in orthodontic practicesFlexible financing options have become increasingly important in the industry, allowing patients to accept care and practices to growInterest in payment plans can be a valuable tool; it can provide incentives for patients to choose shorter plans and help practices manage cash flow and riskThe implementation of flexible financing options may vary depending on the stage of a practice's growth, with more conservative approaches recommended for startup practicesMinimize the growth benefit by changing incentives and adding more “carrot and stick”Adult patients require different treatment and persuasion strategiesThe economy and consumer perception impact adult startsAccurately allocate past due AR to improve financial performancePrepare for potential direct-to-consumer competition in the future

Connect With Our Advertisers

Kaleidoscope - Orthodontic Digital Marketing
GC Orthodontics - Manufacturing and Supply Sales
SmileSuite - a href="http://getsmilesuite.com/" target="_blank"...

41 Min.