“You’re Not Running a Charity, You’re Running a Business!”
If you’re still clinging to fee for service vs capitation debates like it’s 1995, we need to talk. No fluff. No filters.
Because here’s the thing…
Dental insurance companies have built entire empires on the capitation model, while leaving providers stuck with low reimbursements, red tape, and burnout. Meanwhile, fee-for-service looks like a “freedom pass”… until patients flinch at every crown quote.
So what’s the real move? What’s the secret sauce that modern practices are using to grow faster, scale smarter, and treat more patients without selling their soul to insurance contracts?
Say it with me: MEMBERSHIP.
That’s right. With a BoomCloud™-powered membership program, dentists are tapping into subscription-based, loyalty-building, revenue-boosting magic that insurance can’t touch. And spoiler alert: it’s crushing both fee for service and capitation in all the best ways.
Story: Meet the Practice That Told Insurance to Kick Rocks
Dr. Carla Vega was stuck in the middle of the fee for service vs capitation tug-of-war. Her overhead was rising. Patients kept ghosting after seeing their bills. Capitation contracts looked appealing—predictable income, less billing hassle—but when she ran the numbers?
She was getting paid less than $35/patient per month and still carrying full liability.
Then one day, while rage-Googling “how to dump Delta Dental,” she found BoomCloud™.
Fast-forward 12 months:
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She built a $29/month membership plan with 800+ members
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Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR): $23,200
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Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): $278,400
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Patients started spending 2.7x more than her non-members
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Loyalty went through the roof (96% retention )
Capitation? Fee-for-service? Bye, Felicia.
Fee for Service vs Capitation: The Ultimate Dental Cage Match
Let’s break it down…
| Model | Fee-for-Service | Capitation |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | High per treatment, but inconsistent | Predictable, but low per patient |
| Paperwork | Tons | Less, but still audits galore |
| Control | Full | Zero—you’re at the mercy of insurers |
| Loyalty | Depends on price sensitivity | Usually low—patients don’t “value” care |
| Burnout Level | Moderate to high | EXTREME (low pay + liability = ) |
And now…
| Model | Membership Plans (BoomCloud™) |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Predictable, growing monthly cash flow |
| MRR & ARR | Buildable and scalable |
| Control | YOU design the plan, set the fees |
| Value Perception | High—patients commit, then use more care |
| Growth | Direct-to-patient, no middleman required |
Membership Isn’t Just a Payment Model. It’s a GROWTH ENGINE.
Let’s connect the dots.
BoomCloud™ allows you to design your own dental subscription—no insurers, no rules, no capitation math. Just value, loyalty, and a cash flow you can scale.
Why does this beat fee for service vs capitation?
Because it takes the best of both models (revenue from FFS + predictability of cap) and removes the worst (insurance drama, low reimbursement, price resistance).
Plus, here’s what data from BoomCloud™ users shows:
Membership patients spend 2x to 4x more annually.
Case acceptance jumps by 70%+ once patients commit to a plan.
Churn drops below 8% when plans are well-designed.
MRR grows an average of 11% MoM for active marketing practices.
Ditch the Debate and Download the Playbook That Works
Tired of living in fee-for-service purgatory? Ready to flip the capitation script?
BoomCloud™ has you covered.
Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan eBook
https://boomcloud.myclickfunnels.com/million-dollar-book
Take The Six-Figure Patient Membership Course
https://www.boomcloudapp.com/six-figure-membership-course
️ Schedule a BoomCloud™ Demo
https://boomcloudapps.com/demo-schedule/
Create Your Free BoomCloud™ Account
https://www.boomcloudapp.com/main-online-demo-and-sign-up-page
Cool AF Features of BoomCloud™ That Make It a No-Brainer
Real-Time Revenue Tracking (watch your MRR grow!)
HIPAA-Compliant Billing System
Custom Plans for Every Type of Patient (Perio? Cosmetic? Pediatric? Yes.)
Fully Mobile Signup, Auto Renewals
Built-in Marketing Tools to Attract New Members
Automated Failed Payment Recovery
BoomCloud™ Case Study: “We Doubled Our Profit Margin”
Practice: 5-operatory dental clinic in Salt Lake City
Goal: Replace insurance revenue with membership MRR
Result:
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450 members in 10 months
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$16,500 in MRR
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2.3x increase in hygiene visits
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43% increase in whitening & Invisalign treatments
“The craziest part? We actually enjoy billing now. No more insurance calls.” – Dr. Brent L.
FAQs
Is a membership plan legal in my state?
Yes! BoomCloud™ complies with state laws and helps you stay fully compliant.
Can I use it alongside fee-for-service?
100%. Most practices use it to replace or supplement insurance AND FFS.
How much can I realistically earn?
BoomCloud™ practices report earning between $10k–$50k in MRR depending on size and marketing.
What’s the average cost per member?
Anywhere from $20–$45/month is common—tailor it to your local market!
What if a patient cancels?
BoomCloud™’s dunning system helps recover payments and reduce churn.
Do patients love it?
They LOVE it—because it’s simple, affordable, and gives them VIP access to care.
Conclusion: Fee for Service vs Capitation is Old News… and the Future is Membership
We’re living in a subscription economy. From Netflix to Dollar Shave Club to Peloton—patients are primed for monthly plans. Why should dentistry be different?
You could keep wrestling with fee-for-service vs capitation until burnout bites…
Or you could build your very own dental membership empire with BoomCloud™.
Here’s the truth:
The fastest, most scalable way to grow a dental practice today is by maximizing revenue per patient through predictable, loyal, membership-driven relationships.
So, doc… what are you waiting for?
Inbound Link Suggestions
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Link to your own pricing/membership comparison page
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Your practice blog: “Why We Offer a Dental Membership Plan”
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FAQ page about treatment fees or insurance alternatives
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