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Could Payment Plans Help Both Patients And Providers?
Could Payment Plans Help Both Patients And Providers?
June 27, 2019  |  Healthcare

Consumers are increasingly responsible for out-of-pocket healthcare costs — even with insurance. Some opt for payment plans when available; others just don’t pay their bills....

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How Payment Plans Can Cure Healthcare Payments’ Biggest Problem
How Payment Plans Can Cure Healthcare Payments’ Biggest Problem
February 14, 2019  |  Healthcare

Americans are on the hook for an ever-increasing percentage of their medical bills. As healthcare becomes a tough pill to swallow financially, 57 percent of...

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Are Patients Really Gaining More Power Over Healthcare Pricing?
Are Patients Really Gaining More Power Over Healthcare Pricing?
January 11, 2019  |  Healthcare

Information is power, right? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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As Medical Billing Goes Digital, New Benefits — And Challenges — Arise
As Medical Billing Goes Digital, New Benefits — And Challenges — Arise
October 23, 2018  |  Digital Payments

As the benefits of bringing more digital power to medical billing become clearer, there are other issues and concerns rising that underscore just what a...

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OODA: Why It’s Time For A Healthcare Payments Moonshot
OODA: Why It’s Time For A Healthcare Payments Moonshot
September 24, 2018  |  Healthcare

There are few participants in the American healthcare system that offer rave reviews of its payment process. Providers (doctors, hospitals, etc.), payers (insurance companies) and members (patients) all...

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Economy Strong, Yet Americans Struggle To Cover Basic Expenses
Economy Strong, Yet Americans Struggle To Cover Basic Expenses
August 28, 2018  |  Economy

The economy is strong, as evidenced by some headline numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Can Mobile Payments Improve Healthcare Access in Africa?
Can Mobile Payments Improve Healthcare Access in Africa?
July 13, 2018  |  Mobile Payments

The popularity of mobile commerce in Africa is a well-known — and ongoing — story. Now, global health experts are paying more attention to the...

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The Slippery Relationship Between Bankruptcy And Medical Debt
The Slippery Relationship Between Bankruptcy And Medical Debt
June 11, 2018  |  Healthcare

In 2005, Senator Elizabeth Warren – then a professor – published an academic paper along with David Himmelstein, Deborah Thorne and Steffie Woolhandler, in the journal Health...

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How Much Can Technology Improve Healthcare Payments?
How Much Can Technology Improve Healthcare Payments?
May 25, 2018  |  Healthcare

Among the latest hopes for healthcare payments is blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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