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SmartLinx Aims to Ease Health Staffing Shortages
December 15, 2021

SmartLinx, a company that provides a workforce management tool for healthcare facilities, has launched a new marketplace designed to address the staffing shortage in the health field. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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AMA/AHA Lawsuit Over Federal No Surprises Act Provision Shows Patient Billings Remain a Sore Spot
December 15, 2021

The tug of war between healthcare providers and insurers over medical billing practices is casting a spotlight on how medical costs and payment responsibility are impacting patient experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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New Prescription App Ranking Is Both Calm and Exciting
December 14, 2021

“Take exactly as prescribed.” It’s sensible advice from professionals we’ve come to trust — pharmacists — as they dispense the medications that make us well and keep us that way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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medZERO Raises $5.7M for BNPL Plan to Cover Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs
December 10, 2021

Employer-sponsored buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering medZERO on Friday (Dec. 10) announced it has closed a $5.7 million seed financing round that it will use to invest in its digital platform and hire new employees in the sales, marketing and operations departments. Get the...

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CVS Expanding Healthcare Services, Expects Sales Jolt
December 09, 2021

Drugstore chain and health insurer CVS Health said Thursday (Dec. 9) during its Investor Day 2021 presentations that its sales should grow as it continues to expand its services — both in stores and in people’s homes — in its quest to make health care...

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45% of Consumers Want Payment Plans for Healthcare Visits
December 08, 2021

Numbers can be misleading without context. While most patients have health insurance, the majority of American families live paycheck to paycheck and are at risk of rationing care.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Plastiq, PayGround to Advance Patient Healthcare Bill Pay Management
December 08, 2021

Smart payments platform Plastiq is partnering with patient payment app PayGround to offer people a single-app solution to manage and pay all their healthcare bills, even to multiple medical providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Verida, MAPay Use Blockchain Technology to Create Decentralized Healthcare Network  
December 07, 2021

Verida, a personal data network owned and controlled by users, is joining forces with global healthcare FinTech MAPay to provide a decentralized health technology network in Bermuda using the Algorand blockchain, according to a recent press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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GoHealth Insurance Marketplace Names New CFO
December 06, 2021

Health insurance marketplace GoHealth has welcomed Vance Johnston as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the company announced Monday (Dec. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...