Healthcare payments

The systems, networks and workflows that move payments from consumers to healthcare providers at the time of service. As consumers become the largest payor of healthcare expenses, streamlining those flows, and using technology to establish more affordable payments options for consumers will increase the chances that consumers get the medical care that they require, and for providers to receive payments for the services they provide.

Software, Not Spreadsheets, Solves Healthcare’s Cash Flow Bottlenecks
Software, Not Spreadsheets, Solves Healthcare’s Cash Flow Bottlenecks
October 24, 2024  |  Healthcare

For smaller healthcare providers, manual processes dominate the back office — and when it comes to reconciling remittances with deposits, pain points emerge that rival...

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Update: How Digital Payments and Data Are Flipping the Script for Healthcare Payables
Update: How Digital Payments and Data Are Flipping the Script for Healthcare Payables
October 17, 2024  |  Healthcare

Doctor visits and medical bills are a fact of life. But occasionally the payments tables are turned in favor of the patient in the form...

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CareCredit: Solving for the Wallet-Sized Gap in Women’s Healthcare Access
CareCredit: Solving for the Wallet-Sized Gap in Women’s Healthcare Access
October 17, 2024  |  Healthcare

The invisible cost of caregiving continues to pose a challenge for women and mothers. Across America, women are making an impossible choice: prioritize their families’...

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Fifth Third: Banks Emerge as Vital Partners in Navigating Healthcare’s Digital Transformation
Fifth Third: Banks Emerge as Vital Partners in Navigating Healthcare’s Digital Transformation
October 04, 2024  |  Healthcare

The healthcare landscape is as complex and slow moving as it is vital. But in an industry notorious for its slow tech adoption, healthcare providers...

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Paymentus Teams With Altera as Outdated Processes Plague Health Sector
Paymentus Teams With Altera as Outdated Processes Plague Health Sector
September 26, 2024  |  Healthcare

Electronic billing company Paymentus has launched a partnership with Altera Digital Health. The new agreement adds Paymentus’ electronic bill presentment and payments platform to Altera’s...

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84% of Healthcare Organizations Report Financial Losses Due to Outdated AR Processes
84% of Healthcare Organizations Report Financial Losses Due to Outdated AR Processes
September 26, 2024  |  Healthcare

In an era where convenience is king, the healthcare sector remains shackled by outdated payment processes that jeopardize its financial stability. Despite the promise of...

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53% of Healthcare Organizations Have Automated Payment Workflows
53% of Healthcare Organizations Have Automated Payment Workflows
September 19, 2024  |  Healthcare

The healthcare industry faces significant challenges with outdated payment and claims systems, which undermine financial stability and patient satisfaction. Despite the potential benefits of digital...

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$3 Billion HealthTech Merger Aims to Cure Late Payments
$3 Billion HealthTech Merger Aims to Cure Late Payments
September 05, 2024  |  Healthcare

New Mountain Capital is reportedly combining three HealthTech firms in a $3 billion deal. The merger is designed to employ artificial intelligence (AI) to help...

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25% of Small Healthcare Provider Payments Arrive Late, Data Shows
25% of Small Healthcare Provider Payments Arrive Late, Data Shows
August 30, 2024  |  Healthcare

The healthcare sector, often burdened by slow and cumbersome payment processes, is undergoing a transformation aimed at alleviating financial strains. With a high volume of...

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