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Bonus Features – October 29, 2023 – 66% of patients prefer email or text for reminders about medical bills, 94% of clinicians said lack of timely access to insights within EHR impacts patient care, and 28 more

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Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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How to Discover Better Insurance Coverage, Together

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More than 40% of Americans have unpaid medical bills, totaling nearly $200 million, and half of U.S. adults report that they wouldn’t have the money to cover a $500 medical bill. million in revenue, based on 2 million patient files that were analyzed in 2021 from 306 customer accounts.

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Bonus Features – August 6, 2023 – 83% of hospitals are collecting SDoH data, 46% of hospitals planning to use large language models in the call center, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Activating Patient Payment Behavior: Why a Digital-First Approach Is a Hospital’s Best Bet

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It takes about three paper statements , on average, for consumers to pay their medical bills. Just three years ago, 90% of healthcare organizations relied on paper-based billing statements. A 2021 U.S. Bank survey found 85% of consumers prefer to make their healthcare payments digitally.

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Checking the Pulse: Current Payment Technology Trends Impacting the Healthcare Industry and What to Expect in 2023

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In fact, 1 in 11 adults delay or go without medical care due to cost reasons, according to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). For the many patients who do seek out care, they are either surprised by the medical bill at the end of care or are confused about the amount they owe. About d’Artagnan Osborne.

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PayZen Raises $220 Million Growth Round for Personalized Healthcare Affordability

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Since PayZen’s last round in November 2021, the healthcare-focused fintech company has doubled its revenue every month and expects its growth trajectory to continue due to expanding market need. healthcare consumers in a significant way. Healthcare equity and affordability is a foundational problem in the U.S.