Medical Billing news and trends

HealthLock and Mastercard Team to Prevent Medical Fraud
Partnerships // March 05, 2024

Medical fraud and overbilling prevention solution HealthLock has expanded its year-old partnership with Mastercard. Beginning April 1, the HealthLock platform will be available to commercial, small business and consumer Mastercard cardholders in the U.S., the company announced Tuesday (March 5). Through the partnership, eligible cardholders can link their health insurance...

Mastercard and HealthLock Team on Reducing Medical Fraud and Billing Errors 
Healthcare // May 22, 2023

Mastercard and HealthLock say they’ve teamed to help consumers avoid medical bill fraud and claim errors. The partnership, announced Monday (May 22), gives Mastercard health savings account and flexible spending account users access to Healthlock’s platform, which lets them monitor all healthcare claims in one place, prevent fraud, potentially reduce...

Cedar CEO: Paper Forms And ‘Clunky’ Medical Bills Won’t Exist In 2025
Digital Payments // October 19, 2020

It’s hard to think of any business that has more unhappy customers and unpaid bills than healthcare. It’s a problem that literally impacts some people’s health, as many avoid going to the doctor as a result. The problem also crushes the retention and profitability of the...

Is There A Doctor In The House? Why Heal’s CEO Thinks There Should Be
Healthcare // August 03, 2020

“There’s got to be a better way.” That single phrase has started plenty of innovative companies when uttered by frustrated entrepreneurs who find themselves running headlong into something that should be easy but isn’t. Nick Desai, co-founder and CEO of medical disruptor Heal, found himself...

Interviews & Exclusives
Cedar CEO: Paper Forms And ‘Clunky’ Medical Bills Won’t Exist In 2025

October 19, 2020
It’s hard to think of any business that has more unhappy customers and unpaid bills than healthcare. It’s a problem that literally impacts some people’s health, as many avoid going to the doctor as a result. The problem also crushes the retention and profitability of the providers who would treat them. The good news is that […]

Is There A Doctor In The House? Why Heal’s CEO Thinks There Should Be

August 03, 2020
“There’s got to be a better way.” That single phrase has started plenty of innovative companies when uttered by frustrated entrepreneurs who find themselves running headlong into something that should...

Traditional Healthcare Is Going Under The Knife Of Disruption

July 13, 2020
The greatest health crisis in a generation is poised to accelerate innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology and payments as never before. From telehealth to new financing options for...

Quick Reads
DocStation and CPESN Team to Help Pharmacies Provide Medical Billing

March 13, 2024
Pharmacy software provider DocStation has launched a collaboration with pharmacy network CPESN USA designed to help pharmacies enter the medical billing space. “Pharmacists’ roles expanded during the pandemic, leading to an increase in clinical services offered to patients,” the companies said in a Wednesday (March 13) news release. “These services must also be billed to support the staff who […]

HealthLock and Mastercard Team to Prevent Medical Fraud

March 05, 2024
Medical fraud and overbilling prevention solution HealthLock has expanded its year-old partnership with Mastercard. Beginning April 1, the HealthLock platform will be available to commercial, small business and consumer Mastercard cardholders in the...

Mastercard and HealthLock Team on Reducing Medical Fraud and Billing Errors 

May 22, 2023
Mastercard and HealthLock say they’ve teamed to help consumers avoid medical bill fraud and claim errors. The partnership, announced Monday (May 22), gives Mastercard health savings account and flexible spending account users access to Healthlock’s...

Cedar Raises $102M For Simplified Patient Medical Payments

June 22, 2020
Cedar, a provider of technology focused on fostering smooth financial interactions between healthcare providers and patients, announced $102 million in new venture capital funding and a new business relationship with...