African telehealth is looking like it could hit a boom with more mobile connectivity and better innovations to bridge the doctor-patient ratio gap, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The No Surprise Act (NSA) and Transparency in Coverage rule recently issued by the Biden Administration is sending ripples through the healthcare sector, with firms racing to create new digital tools that enable consumer choice while bringing efficiency and clarity to the payments process Get...
As patients have become responsible for paying more and more of the costs of healthcare, they have begun to think and act more like they do in other aspects of their lives — as consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
When hospitals and clinics seek payment for services rendered, their interactions with claims processors and insurance companies generally include exchanging information, following up on payment statuses and, finally, transferring funds. Manual methods can add costs and delays, so digitizing more of these processes typically produces substantial savings. Get...
Today in healthcare, Walmart teams up with healthcare records platform Epic. Plus, Amazon’s Halo line expansion means upheaval is ahead in connected fitness, and almost two-thirds of patients pay out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Individuals are paying more – and more often – for their healthcare visits. The report “The Payment Cure: How Improving Billing Experiences Impacts Patient Loyalty,” done in collaboration with CareCredit and PYMNTS, found that 64% of more than 3,500 consumers surveyed said they had to...
Today in healthcare, medical professionals are missing a chance to help their patients find out more about affordable payment options. Plus, Medikabazaar snags $75 million in Series C funding, and GoodRx’s prescription drug subscription programs jump 125% year over year. Get the Full Story Complete...
Many patients face financial challenges when visiting healthcare practices, yet about 47% are unsure or don’t know if they were offered affordable payment alternatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Today in healthcare: Half of U.S patients are in the dark about the cost of healthcare. Plus, why telemedicine will remain a viable healthcare alternative, and Apple is exploring ways to use its devices to detect and diagnose mental health conditions. Get the Full Story...
