financial assistance
made easy
Our platform simplifies the financial assistance application process, empowering hospitals to drive growth and deliver patient satisfaction.
The Issues
Sobering Statistics
From cumbersome applications to inefficient processes and high costs, both patients and hospitals deserve better solutions when it comes to the administration of financial assistance.
$220B
Americans owed $220B of medical debt in 2024#1
Medical debt is the #1 leading cause of bankruptcy (even when over 75% had some type of insurance)92%
Of people have avoided seeking medical care due to cost90%
Nearly 90% of Americans are unaware, unsure, or have not applied for hospital financial assistance$74B
12% of Americans borrowed an estimated $74B to cover healthcare expenses in 202437%
In a recent Breez Health survey of 2,000 people, 37% said that medical debt has impacted their ability to afford rent, groceries, and utilitiesOur Role
Elevating Patient Experience
- Promote health equity and positive health outcomes
- Reduce the financial burden of care on low-income communities
- Avoid creating bad debt and resorting to collections
Protecting Tax-Exempt Status
- Lead the industry in Charity Care as a percentage of Net Patient Revenue
- Avoid compliance issues and risk of shutdown
- Support your not-for-profit mission
Uncovering Revenue Opportunities
- Increase and Accelerate Federal Uncompensated Care (UCC) Reimbursement
- Reduce administrative costs and burden
Solution
Our Online Financial Assistance Platform is an easy-to-install application designed to meet the specific needs of non-profit hospitals and includes:
- Eligibility checker that allows patients to quickly and anonymously check if they qualify for assistance
- Simplified online applications for efficiency, accuracy, and enhanced patient satisfaction
- Application processing support services to ensure the success of your financial assistance program
About Breez
Our Expertise
Our team is dedicated to creating financial assistance programs that address the needs of patients and hospitals. We are driven by our deep industry expertise and mission to help people afford the medical care they deserve.Who We Serve
We partner with non-profit hospitals to design financial assistance solutions that save time, money, and provide critical access to information and assistance for patients.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Serving our community has always been our number one priority. Which is why we knew it was imperative that we do everything we could to make our financial assistance program as easy as possible to access and navigate for our patients. Partnering with Breez Health, we have implemented a financial assistance system that not only works for us, but helps our patients understand charity care available to them. We are incredibly proud of how easy we’ve made it for patients to utilize and are excited to see how this partnership will help our communities receive the care they need at a cost they can afford.”
Jay JacobsSenior Revenue Cycle Manager 
"Thanks to Breez, our patients can now anonymously screen themselves for possible financial assistance and then apply completely online through their smart device while sitting in our waiting room. The application and documents transmit electronically to our staff who can review and process the application with ease. Promoting our financial assistance program is much easier utilizing an online link or QR code. We can easily include this information on statements, text messages, websites, email, Mychart, etc… vs. handing out paper financial assistance packets that often never make it out of the building. Breez offers a very cost-effective technology that can enhance a facility’s financial assistance program."
Zachary HewordPatient Financial Services Manager 
"My staff love Breez! The implementation was flawless—I wish everything could go that way."
Shannon Williams, CRCRDirector of Patient Financial Services 
Insights
Blanchard Valley Health System Announces Patient-Friendly Online Financial Assistance Portal Powered by Breez Health
Findlay, OH — Blanchard Valley Health System has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. The partnership introduces a streamlined online application process, enabling patients to quickly check their eligibility for hospital discounts or free care. “BVHS is here to serve our community with quality healthcare, […]Read More
From Backlog to Breakthrough: How Breez Solved a 2,000-Application Bottleneck and Revived a Hospital’s Financial Assistance Program
The Challenge A hospital system was grappling with a significant backlog of financial assistance applications, some dating back over a year. This delay created frustration and financial challenges for patients while contributing to operational challenges, including inflated accounts receivable and overburdened staff. With only three employees managing a workload designed for five, the hospital was […]Read More
Why now is the time to update your hospital’s financial assistance policies
It’s no secret that healthcare costs continue to pose challenges for many Americans. Around 50% of U.S. adults say they have trouble affording healthcare costs, and one in four say they or a member in their household has had trouble paying for services in the past year. Read More
Anderson Healthcare Announces Patient-Friendly Online Financial Assistance Portal Powered by Breez Health
Maryville, IL — Anderson Healthcare as partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. The partnership introduces a streamlined online application process, enabling patients to quickly check their eligibility for hospital discounts or free care. “We are committed to fostering positive change in the healthcare industry,” states […]Read More
3 Reasons Hospitals Should Encourage Independent Physicians to Honor Financial Assistance Policies
There’s no doubt about it: hospital financial assistance policies are a lifeline for patients facing financial struggles. However, these policies frequently do not apply to bills for care provided by physicians not employed by the hospital or health system—such as those who work in hospitals as specialists, consultants or emergency providers.Read More
Pana Community Hospital Announces Patient-Friendly Online Financial Assistance Portal Powered by Breez Health
Pana, IL — Pana Community Hospital has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. The partnership introduces a streamlined online application process, enabling patients to quickly check their eligibility for hospital discounts or free care. “We are committed to improving access to quality care,” states Trina […]Read More
Pinckneyville Community Hospital Announces Patient-Friendly Online Financial Assistance Portal Powered by Breez Health
Pinckneyville, IL — Pinckneyville Community Hospital has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. The partnership introduces a streamlined online application process, enabling patients to quickly check their eligibility for hospital discounts or free care. “By integrating Breez technology into our financial assistance programs, we’re able […]Read More
Hillsboro Health Announces Patient-Friendly Online Financial Assistance Portal Powered by Breez Health
Hillsboro, IL — Hillsboro Health has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. The partnership introduces a streamlined online application process, enabling patients to quickly check their eligibility for hospital discounts or free care.Read More
Maximize Your Hospital’s Financial Assistance Program Without Needing Extra Resources
In today’s expensive healthcare landscape, it’s crucial to ensure patients have access to financial assistance programs. This is partially mandated due to 501(r)(4), a section of the Internal Revenue Code brought about by the Affordable Care Act that requires nonprofit hospitals to provide adequate assistance to patients in need to maintain their tax-exempt status. Read More
Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Announces Patient-Friendly Online Financial Assistance Portal Powered by Breez Health
Carlinville, IL — Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients.Read More
Navigating Medicaid Coverage Changes: Proactive Steps for Hospitals and Patients
See this article by Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin on Navigating Medicaid Coverage Changes means for means for Patients and Hospitals.Read More
Technology is central to the future of hospital financial assistance programs
Healthcare Finance News executive editor Susan Morse interviewed Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin for a HIMSS TV “Digital CheckupRead More
Enhancing Community Health with Breez Health
A conversation with Laura Lay, BSTM, CRCR, CHFP, Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Fisher-Titus Medical Center Q: Laura, can you share how Fisher-Titus integrates patient advocacy and financial assistance into its mission?A: At Fisher-Titus, breaking down biases and misconceptions about hospital financial assistance is a core part of our mission. Many people are either […]Read More
Why Hospitals Must Prioritize Patient Assistance in 2024
The following is an excerpt from a Fierce Healthcare guest column by Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin. One of the most powerful components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was the mandate that nonprofit hospitals provide an income-based financial assistance program. But 10 years after the passage of the law, more than half of patients don’t […]Read More
[On-Demand Webinar] Why Hospitals Must Reimagine Financial Assistance Before It’s Too Late
Nearly 90% of Americans are unaware, unsure or have not applied for hospital financial assistance. Many patients, who would likely qualify for some level of financial assistance, often slip through the cracks and wind up in collections. Hospital financial assistance programs are at the forefront of today’s healthcare discourse, dominating headlines with increasing urgency. The […]Read More
More Than Half of Americans Are Unaware of Hospital Financial Assistance Programs, Finds Survey from Breez Health
KALAMAZOO, M.I., December 5, 2023 — A comprehensive survey recently conducted by Breez Health, a company committed to helping both patients and hospitals navigate financial assistance programs, found that 53% of American adults are either unaware or unsure such programs exist. The findings are released today in a report titled “Why Hospitals Must Reimagine Financial Assistance […]Read More
FHN Announces New Financial Assistance Program Powered by Breez Health
Freeport, IL — FHN has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. With a new, simplified online application process, FHN patients can easily determine if they are eligible for hospital discounts or free care. “We’re on a mission to make healthcare accessible to those in the […]Read More
Augusta Health Partners with Breez Health: Patients Can Now Explore Financial Assistance Options Online
See the story highlighted by Becker’s Hospital Review and KWCH 12 News FISHERSVILLE, Virginia — Augusta Health has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. With a new, easy-to-use online application process, Augusta Health patients can quickly determine if they are eligible for discounts or free […]Read More
Federal Hospital Charity Care Screening Mandates: Is Your Hospital Ready for the Change?
As a domino effect of regulatory changes sweeps across the United States, hospitals should brace for the wave. Recently, a federal bill, the “Strengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency Act,” was introduced by Senators Chris Murphy and Mike Braun, following the footsteps of states like Minnesota, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington. These states had already […]Read More
Rochelle Community Hospital Revamps Financial Assistance Program Powered by Breez Health
Rochelle, IL — Rochelle Community Hospital has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. With a new, simplified online application process, Rochelle Community Hospital patients can easily determine if they are eligible for discounts or free care. “At Rochelle Community Hospital, our mission thrives on healthcare […]Read More