Hospital Financial Assistance

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 […]

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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. 

Carlinville, IL — Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients.

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

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