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 …
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Our platform simplifies the financial assistance application process, empowering hospitals to drive growth and deliver patient satisfaction.
The Issues
$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


Insights
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See this article by Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin on Navigating Medicaid Coverage Changes means for means for Patients and Hospitals.
Read MoreTechnology 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 Checkup
Read MoreEnhancing Community Health with Breez Health
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Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read More[On-Demand Webinar] Why Hospitals Must Reimagine Financial Assistance Before It’s Too Late
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Read MoreMore Than Half of Americans Are Unaware of Hospital Financial Assistance Programs, Finds Survey from Breez Health
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Read MoreFHN Announces New Financial Assistance Program Powered by Breez Health
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Read MoreAugusta 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 …
Read MoreFederal 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 …
Read MoreRochelle 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, …
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