Healthcare Payments

Digital Platforms Close the Gap Between Financial Health and a Healthy Consumer
Digital Platforms Close the Gap Between Financial Health and a Healthy Consumer
May 19, 2023  |  Healthcare

Despite decades of innovation and legislation, navigating the health plan maze and then figuring out how to pay for the care we need has gotten...

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Truist Invites Clients to Play Financial Wellness ‘Long Game’
Truist Invites Clients to Play Financial Wellness ‘Long Game’
May 18, 2023  |  Mobile

Truist’s Foundry startup has an app that rewards users for building healthy financial habits. Dubbed “Long Game,” the mobile app gives Truist clients the chance to...

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Economic Downturn Highlights Credit Unions’ Lending Advantages
Economic Downturn Highlights Credit Unions’ Lending Advantages
May 18, 2023  |  Credit Unions

As consumers worry about financial wellness, 66% expect no improvement, and 29% expect their finances will worsen. Credit unions can stand out to existing and...

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Secondary Promotions Can Help Merchants Close, or Save, the Sale for Near Prime Consumers
Secondary Promotions Can Help Merchants Close, or Save, the Sale for Near Prime Consumers
May 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The red lights are flashing. Credit is becoming more expensive, lenders are becoming more restrictive. Yet consumers are still spending. They still want to spend...

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Bankrupt Health Firm Envision Blames Downfall on COVID and Insurers
Bankrupt Health Firm Envision Blames Downfall on COVID and Insurers
May 15, 2023  |  Healthcare

Private equity-backed Envision Healthcare has filed for bankruptcy, citing COVID, inflation and clashes with insurers. The Tennessee-based company, backed by investment giant KKR, announced in...

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Issuers, Take Note: Consumers Consider Transaction Monitoring Mandatory
Issuers, Take Note: Consumers Consider Transaction Monitoring Mandatory
May 12, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Consumers are leaning on credit monitoring features to manage their finances — and they may switch providers for these tools.  Inflation may be slowing down somewhat,...

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Gen Z, Millennials Use Credit Cards 30% More Than the  Average Cardholder
Gen Z, Millennials Use Credit Cards 30% More Than the Average Cardholder
May 09, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Inflation is pushing credit card spending to new heights as consumers increasingly use cards to pay for daily expenses. PYMNTS’ latest study reveals that one-third...

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CFPB’s Medical Credit Card Report Underscores Greenfield Opportunity for Healthcare Financing  
CFPB’s Medical Credit Card Report Underscores Greenfield Opportunity for Healthcare Financing  
May 05, 2023  |  Healthcare

The high cost of health care is leading many consumers to take on high-cost debt. Recent data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) underscores...

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PatientFi Launches Membership Platform for Aesthetics Practices
PatientFi Launches Membership Platform for Aesthetics Practices
April 24, 2023  |  Healthcare

PatientFi now enables aesthetics practices to offer patients annual treatment plans with monthly payments. With the firm’s new Privi membership platform, practices can build annual...

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