Healthcare Financing

FinTechs Look to Leapfrog Point Solutions and Reward Good Health
FinTechs Look to Leapfrog Point Solutions and Reward Good Health
August 10, 2022  |  Healthcare

Nothing makes a sick person feel worse than juggling a dozen healthcare apps, portals and payments to get well, and that’s driving a streamlining trend...

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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

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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Payment Plans Help Advance Patient Adoption of Telemedicine
Payment Plans Help Advance Patient Adoption of Telemedicine
June 28, 2022  |  Healthcare

“Try it. You’ll like it.” Alka-Seltzer’s memorable 1972 tagline also describes patients’ reactions to telehealth over the past couple of years. People have tried it....

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Regulation Forces Healthcare Pivot to Patient Estimates
Regulation Forces Healthcare Pivot to Patient Estimates
June 14, 2022  |  Healthcare

The No Surprises Act of 2020 and the pending Medical Debt Relief Act are designed to balance the scales of healthcare affordability and the ability...

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SEB, Everyday People Team Up on Healthcare Mastercard for Canadian SMBs
SEB, Everyday People Team Up on Healthcare Mastercard for Canadian SMBs
May 31, 2022  |  Healthcare

InsurTech SEB Administrative Services has teamed up with consumer financing firm Everyday People to launch a healthcare spending account Mastercard aimed at small businesses in...

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Most Patients Satisfied With Healthcare Experience, but Want More Info Before Appointments
Most Patients Satisfied With Healthcare Experience, but Want More Info Before Appointments
April 01, 2022  |  Healthcare

The overwhelming majority (85%) of healthcare patients are highly satisfied with their experiences, but those who didn’t know how much their care would cost them...

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NEW DATA: 2,300 Patients Tell PYMNTS Why They’d Switch Drs. for a Better Portal
NEW DATA: 2,300 Patients Tell PYMNTS Why They’d Switch Drs. for a Better Portal
March 30, 2022  |  Healthcare

Consumers’ navigation of the healthcare landscape has radically changed in response to the pandemic. Consumers and providers alike must navigate the accelerated digitization of healthcare...

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Digital, Flexible Payment Plans Key to Expanded Behavioral Healthcare Access
Digital, Flexible Payment Plans Key to Expanded Behavioral Healthcare Access
March 02, 2022  |  Healthcare

Telemedicine has reshaped the mental health landscape as millions of Americans now consult therapists and psychiatrists online rather than in physical offices. The numbers of...

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