Is it time to ditch insurance? In this episode of the NatRevMD podcast, Dr. Heather Signorelli walks you through how to decide if going cash-pay—or dropping a specific payer—is right for your private practice. We’ll cover: • What cash-pay actually means (hint: it’s not one-size-fits-all) • How to analyze your payer mix, patient base, and cost-per-visit • A step-by-step framework for evaluating the risks and upside • How to phase into cash-pay without losing your patient base • What regrets practices have had—and how to avoid them Whether you're fed up with denials, tired of delayed payments, or just curious about alternatives—this episode gives you a clear path to decide if cash-pay is the next step for your business.