When National Financial Stressors Affect Consumer Payments

July 22, 2026

September 27, 2023

In this BESLER podcast episode, Tom Furr, CEO and Founder of PatientPay, discusses the impact of national financial stressors on consumer payments. The conversation covers the complexities of healthcare payments, the importance of preparing patients for costs, and strategies to enhance patient payment experiences using digital solutions like PatientPay.

Key Highlights

Healthcare Payment Complexity: Understanding and simplifying healthcare payments.
Digital Payment Solutions: Implementing PatientPay to ease patient billing.
Preparation and Education: Preparing patients for costs to improve payment rates.

“We believe strongly that preparing patients for their financial responsibilities upfront can significantly improve their payment experience.”

— Tom Furr, CEO, PatientPay

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Discover insights from Tom Furr on managing consumer payments during financial stress. Listen to the full podcast on BESLER.

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