Keep Your Financial Assistance Program On Track

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

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

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

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

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, 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, 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, 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

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, 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

See this article by Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin on Navigating Medicaid Coverage Changes means for means for Patients and Hospitals.Read More

Healthcare Finance News executive editor Susan Morse interviewed Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin for a HIMSS TV “Digital CheckupRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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