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New Financing Options Help Patients, Practices Manage Rising Healthcare Costs
February 09, 2022

Consumers across demographic groups are feeling the sting of high out-of-pocket medical costs, often delaying or foregoing necessary treatment because they can’t afford it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Amazon Care Goes National With Hybrid Virtual and In-Home Model
February 08, 2022

Citing growing demand and a general expansion of its efforts in the healthcare space, Amazon is rolling out it Amazon Care platform following a series of successful pilots last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Senators Push Bill to Keep Telehealth Medicare Coverage as Private Insurers Lean Into Virtual
February 08, 2022

We learned during the pandemic that some stopgaps are in fact improvements over what went before, and telehealth is leading that pack of innovations with ongoing widespread support. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Digital Payments, Financing Help Healthcare Practices Focus on Patients — Not Billing
February 08, 2022

As frustrating as the pandemic is for patients, frontline healthcare workers are exhausted, stretched thin and quitting in battalions. This is having impacts across practices, including back-office functions that are falling behind on receivables. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Medentrx Unveils Healthcare Product Marketplace
February 03, 2022

Medentrx Inc. has launched a healthcare product marketplace designed for both medical professionals and consumers, the company announced Thursday (Feb. 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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33% of Consumers Have Opted out of Needed Medical Care Over Cost
February 03, 2022

Most consumers typically access healthcare at their primary physician or doctor. In fact, 61% of consumers saw their primary physician or doctor in the last 12 months, in person or online, according to Wellness And Affordability, a PYMNTS report with research sponsored by CareCredit. Get...

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Consumers Prefer Transparency in Paying for Healthcare
February 02, 2022

While many consumers expect to have to shell out money for a copay when they see a doctor, they still approach the visit with the same question they have about most transactions: What will it cost? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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New Telemedicine App Provider Ranking Thinks You Should Have That Looked At
January 31, 2022

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Healthcare Personalization Gets Boost From Walmart
January 31, 2022

Personalization is turning into a powerful prescription for better healthcare experiences and outcomes, from finding the right provider to paying for the care patients receive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...