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Experian Acquires Wave to Enhance AI-Powered Health Data Curation
Experian Acquires Wave to Enhance AI-Powered Health Data Curation
November 30, 2023  |  Healthcare

Experian has acquired Wave HDC, a health tech firm offering AI-powered data curation. The deal is designed to help Experian Health leverage Wave’s technology to offer more comprehensive and...

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Most Consumers Using Healthcare Payment Plans Have Faced Unexpected Bills
Most Consumers Using Healthcare Payment Plans Have Faced Unexpected Bills
July 07, 2023  |  Healthcare

Consumers who use payment plans to cover their out-of-pocket healthcare costs are more than twice as likely as the overall population to be faced with...

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American Hospitals Suffer Increase in Cyberattacks
American Hospitals Suffer Increase in Cyberattacks
June 25, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks on American hospitals are reportedly growing in number and sophistication. The uptick in cybercrimes — as reported Friday (June 23) by Bloomberg News —...

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32% of Consumers Not Using Healthcare Portals Show High Interest in Them
32% of Consumers Not Using Healthcare Portals Show High Interest in Them
June 14, 2023  |  Healthcare

As if being ill or hurt isn’t bad enough, PYMNTS’ research finds that patients report several pain points related to finding healthcare providers and getting...

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Payment Plans Critical for Financial Wellness as Healthcare Costs Grow
Payment Plans Critical for Financial Wellness as Healthcare Costs Grow
October 28, 2022  |  Healthcare

There’s a simple way to manage the pinch of rising health care costs: Don’t get sick. Beyond that strategy — and of course, it’s an...

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Healthcare Providers Face Unintended Consequences of Pre-Care Estimates
Healthcare Providers Face Unintended Consequences of Pre-Care Estimates
October 21, 2022  |  Healthcare

The frustrating fact is that healthcare often comes with high out of pocket costs even for the insured, and millions are simply unable to cover...

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Consumers Willing to Shop Around for a Doctor That Offers Patient Plans
Consumers Willing to Shop Around for a Doctor That Offers Patient Plans
October 05, 2022  |  Healthcare Financing

Despite relatively accessible health insurance options, consumers often face overwhelming out-of-pocket costs. Managing healthcare spending can be a challenge, especially for patients not expecting bills....

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High Cost of Healthcare Is Leading Cause of Canceled Patient Appointments
High Cost of Healthcare Is Leading Cause of Canceled Patient Appointments
August 01, 2022  |  Healthcare

Among patients who canceled healthcare appointments in the last year for any reason other than their condition improving, 46% did so because the cost was...

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Inaccurate Cost Estimates Could Push 60% of Patients to Switch Providers
Inaccurate Cost Estimates Could Push 60% of Patients to Switch Providers
July 27, 2022  |  Healthcare Financing

Long before recent inflationary pressures challenged consumers financially, healthcare costs were rising, worsening patients’ ability to access and pay for care. PYMNTS’ data found that...

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