Dentists are increasingly offering discount programs—but most are not structured correctly.
This guide walks you through how to build a compliant, defensible program.
🧠 Step 1 — Define Your Pricing Model
- Identify services eligible for discounting
- Establish consistent pricing
🧠 Step 2 — Avoid Informal Discounts
Do NOT:
- Offer case-by-case discounts
- Adjust pricing arbitrarily
🧠 Step 3 — Evaluate Compliance Risk
Ask:
- Do I bill insurance AND offer lower cash rates?
- Is my pricing structure consistent?
🧠 Step 4 — Implement a Structured Framework
Use:
- Contractual pricing models
- Third-party discount structures
🧠 Step 5 — Maintain Separation
Ensure:
- You do not directly control the discount mechanism
- Pricing is consistent and defensible
🔗 Related Pages
- 👉 /dental-membership-plans-legal-compliance
- 👉 /dmpo-vs-dmco-dentists
- 👉 /dental-membership-vs-insurance-compliance
🔚 Bottom Line
A compliant discount program is not complicated.
👉 But it must be intentional, structured, and defensible.