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Medical payments

Medical payment processing for physician and specialty practices

As patient responsibility grows, the way a practice collects copays, deductibles and balances has a direct effect on cash flow. Card cost matters, but so do collection speed and fit with your EHR or PM system.

Estimates only. Results vary. No guarantee of approval, rates or savings.

What to evaluate

  • Point-of-service collection of copays and estimated balances.
  • Digital statements and text-to-pay for patient balances.
  • Card-on-file and payment plans, with clear patient consent.
  • Posting and reconciliation with your PM/EHR.
  • Effective rate and contract terms.

Fit varies by practice

Integrations differ across systems and specialties. We'll only suggest a review where an approved provider is a realistic fit.

Run the numbers

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$

Total card sales on your statement.

$

Add every fee line: discount, interchange, assessments, monthly, PCI, gateway.

Your effective rate

3.25%

Fees per year

$23,400

Avg. fee / sale

$4.88

Avg. ticket

$150.00

Effective rate is a diagnostic, not a savings quote. Card mix, card-present vs. keyed, and network rules change what any provider can offer.

Questions to ask your processor

  • • Is my pricing interchange-plus, tiered or flat-rate?
  • • What is your markup above interchange, in % and per item?
  • • Which monthly, PCI, statement or gateway fees apply?
  • • Is there an early-termination fee or equipment lease?
Request a payment reviewOptional. No statement upload needed here.

Estimates only. Results vary. No guarantee of approval, rates or savings.

Talk with a payments specialist

Common questions

Do you need patient data?

No. Never share patient records with us. A review only needs aggregate payment information.