Keep Your Financial Assistance Program On Track

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

See this article by Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin as it originally appeared in MedCity News.  Local governments around the country are using Covid relief funds to eliminate medical debt for their communities. But Covid relief funds are not a long-term solution. Provide training to your teams on how to communicate with patients to make it […]Read More

(July 5, 2023, Marietta, Ohio) – Memorial Health System 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, Memorial Health System patients can easily determine if they are eligible for discounts or free care. “Serving all members of the community, […]Read More

With new hospital charity care legislation scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2023, Minnesota hospitals must gear up to meet the mandate of screening patients for financial assistance eligibility ahead of debt collection. This requirement, though in the interest of patient care, could put significant strain on already-stretched hospital resources. The question now is, […]Read More

Norwalk, Ohio—Fisher-Titus has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. The new, simplified online application process, launched through this partnership, is available on Fisher-Titus’ website under financial assistance. “We are focused on finding unique ways to better serve our patients, and that extends to their financial experience,” says […]Read More

Join us for 5 Tips to Improve the Patient Financial Experience 100 million Americans struggle with medical debt. Incurring a financial hardship—on top of a critical illness—hinders recovery. While financial assistance and charity programs exist at nonprofit hospitals, they are often underutilized. Patients often feel embarrassed or concerned about being judged or treated differently when […]Read More

Newton, KS — NMC Health 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, NMC Health patients can easily determine if they may be eligible for discounted care. “Serving all members of the community, regardless of their ability to pay, […]Read More

The cover of most recent issue of The Journal of The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) features an article by Breez CEO Nick McLaughlin titled “The Covid-19 PHE Is Ending. Hospitals Need to Be Ready for Charity Care to Fill the Gaps.” Read the complete article below or view the magazine pages here. […]Read More

Gallup’s annual Health and Healthcare poll found that Americans delaying medical care due to cost reached its highest level in 2022, amid the highest inflation rate in the U.S. in over 40 years. Lower-income households, women and young adults are disproportionately affected. This trend poses significant public health concerns, as untreated medical conditions may result […]Read More

As the cost of healthcare in the U.S. continues to rise, so do inequities in accessibility, disparities in health outcomes, and the severity of our country’s medical debt crisis. Hospital bills often force patients to make the difficult choice between treatment or financial hardship. Nonprofit hospitals—that genuinely care for the wellness of their community members—have […]Read More

In December, Congress passed legislation to begin decoupling Medicaid coverage protections under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) from the Public Health Emergency (PHE). These protections have required Medicaid to extend certain flexibilities—such as continuous health insurance coverage—in exchange for enhanced federal funding. While the PHE remains in effect, Medicaid continuous coverage has been […]Read More

A new report from the AHA revealed that more than 130 rural hospitals have closed over the past decade—with 19 closures in 2020. Why? It’s become unaffordable to keep doors open. The majority of patients within rural America are insured through Medicare and Medicaid, which reimburse less than half the cost of providing services. That, […]Read More