Healthcare industry

Under federal health plans, categories like dental still have steep out-of-pocket costs, creating opportunities for companies like Sunbit and Ally Lending to provide options at the point of care.

The fintech specializes in lending to dentists, veterinarians and other solo providers looking to grow or establish their own practice.

Emory Healthcare of Atlanta is using RevSpring's platform, which allows patients to key in card data that is shielded from customer service representatives.

The bank is launching a business called Morgan Health aimed at improving employee benefits and promoting health equity, first for JPMorgan’s workers and then for other large companies.

The bank's purchase of AxiaMed gives it a digital gateway to the medical industry, speeding deployment amid growing competition.

The bank's purchase of AxiaMed gives it a digital gateway to the medical industry, speeding deployment amid growing competition.

Payment processing and banking infrastructure provider Episode Six is expanding into the U.S. health care market through a partnership with Nomi Health, which emphasizes a digital-first approach to patient payments.

With the pandemic driving the need for contactless payment options in health care settings, RevSpring has extended its Deviceless Payments offering to include point-of-service payments — turning payments into mobile transactions and bypassing the need for point of sale terminals.

The everyday occurrence of patients leaving medical appointments or hospital stays with no idea what their insurance will cover, what they owe or what payment options exist would change dramatically if health care facilities turn to technology that delivers accurate billing at checkout.

The uncertainty from the pandemic has made costs unpredictable, says Ally Lending's Hans Zandhuis.