January 2019 – FinPay

Three ways the healthcare industry is positively impacting the U.S. economy

January 28, 2019

By Christopher Wolfington While it is extremely easy to focus on the negative aspects of the United States healthcare system, and it is natural to do so, the healthcare system is not merely a negative factor in the country. The healthcare industry is one of the most important industries for the U.S. economy. It provides […]

The consequences of unpaid medical debt

January 21, 2019

By Christopher Wolfington It is no secret that medical care in the United States is expensive. As a result, many individuals, even those with strong insurance, can come home with a large bill after an extended stay at a hospital because of an accident or illness. Such debt is shockingly common. According to a report […]

Employee financial health should be a core concern for employers

January 18, 2019

By Christopher Wolfington Employees are resources just like any other physical or financial resource for an employer (which is why the term ‘human resources’ came about). As such, they are of immense value for companies. What makes employees important, obviously, is that humans are much more dynamic of a resource than anything else. Human ingenuity, […]

Ways to Finance a Large Medical Bill

January 16, 2019

By Christopher Wolfington There aren’t really any good times to encounter a large medical bill. As a result, many Americans simply don’t have the cash on hand to fully pay these sizable, surprising costs. Thankfully, there are multiple options that help weather large bills. Here are four ways to finance a large medical bill. Credit […]

Pennsylvania Hospitals Must Notify Patients of Charity Care Eligibility

January 4, 2019

By Christopher Wolfington Hospitals in Pennsylvania are now required to notify their patients of their eligibility for charity care due to a new definition on uncompensated care published by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Over a year prior to the new definition, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that hospitals in Pennsylvania have been using presumptive […]

3 health care startups to keep an eye on this year

January 2, 2019

By Christopher Wolfington Tech startups have become very common in today’s business world. Health care startups utilizing tech in interesting ways have been part of the startup wave. Here are three health care startups to keep an eye on in 2018. Willow Even though we are accustomed to sleek and efficient technology both large and […]