In this episode, Jason Schifman interviews Itzik Cohen, co-founder and CEO of PayZen, a company focused on AI-powered patient financing solutions in healthcare. They discuss the challenges of patient balances, the evolution of healthcare financing, and how PayZen aims to improve affordability for patients while enhancing collection rates for providers. The conversation highlights the importance of data-driven solutions, operational integration, and the future growth potential of PayZen in the healthcare market.

Title: Can AI Solve the Patient Payment Crisis? A Deep Dive with PayZen’s CEO, Itzik Cohen

Key Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction to PayZen and Its Mission
• (08:54) Understanding Patient Financing Challenges
• (17:58) Innovative Solutions for Patient Affordability
• (26:57) Operational Integration and Challenges
• (35:58) Future Growth and Market Opportunities

Key Takeaways:

• PayZen offers AI-powered patient financing solutions in healthcare.
• The shift in payment responsibility from payers to patients has increased collection challenges.
• Providers are seeing a 30-35% increase in collection rates with PayZen.
• PayZen focuses on affordability, not just payment plans.
• The company uses predictive analytics to assess patient financial needs.
• High NPS scores indicate patient satisfaction with PayZen’s services.
• Operational complexity is a significant challenge for scaling the business.
• PayZen aims to automate processes to improve efficiency and patient experience.
• The healthcare market presents a significant opportunity for patient financing solutions.
• PayZen is committed to treating patients with respect and understanding their financial situations.

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About the Guest:

Itzik Cohen, founder and CEO of PayZen, is dedicated to making healthcare affordable. Leveraging his fintech background from companies like Beyond Finance and Prosper Marketplace, Cohen’s PayZen offers interest-free, AI-powered payment plans for medical bills. His vision addresses the growing issue of medical debt, providing accessible and manageable solutions for patients while improving financial health in healthcare.

Keywords:

PayZen, Patient Financing, Healthcare Innovation, Affordability Solutions, Healthcare Payments, Fintech In Healthcare, Patient Experience, Collection Rates, Healthcare Providers, Financial Assistance, Analyzing Healthcare, Roy Bejarano, Jason Schifman, Healthcare, Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Trends