SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Today, Patterson Health Center (PHC), the patient-centered health and wellness system serving the communities of Harper County, Kansas, and the surrounding region, announced that it will be joining forces with PayZen, the technology company tackling healthcare affordability with AI-powered patient financing solutions. This partnership will enhance PHC’s pre- and post-service collection processes, offering patients more affordable and transparent options to pay for their care.
Patterson Health Center is committed to enhancing healthcare access and delivering exceptional, patient-centered services through innovation and community-rooted care. As part of this initiative, PHC will implement PayZen’s financing solutions to better support patients before and after care, ensuring patients are never forced to delay or skip treatment due to cost healthcare affordability concerns and reducing financial stress.
Patterson Health Center patients will now have access to two key offerings powered by PayZen:
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The PayZen Care Card offers a seamless pre-procedure patient financing solution, allowing Patterson Health Center to implement a pre-service payment policy without limiting patient access to care.
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PayZen’s Post-Care Patient Payment Plans are interest-free and personalized to fit each patient’s monthly budget. With PayZen, PHC can now offer patients empathetic repayment terms for large medical bills that they are unable to pay off at once.
Both solutions use AI to instantly tailor patient payment plans based on their a patient’s financial profile, with no credit checks, interest, or hidden fees. Together, they create a comprehensive, compassionate approach to medical billing that puts patient dignity and access first.
“It’s clear to us that Patterson Health Center cares about its community and finding accessible, affordable options for its patients’ care,” says Itzik Cohen, Founder & CEO of PayZen. “Our Care Card and post-service plans empower health systems like Patterson Health Center to bring financial dignity into the care journey, offering patients flexible, transparent options that work with their lives—not against them.”
By integrating both patient financing tools into its operations, PHC can now meet patients wherever they are—whether planning or navigating a recent hospital visit. PayZen pays providers upfront and manages the repayment process, reducing administrative burden and improving the financial health of the organization.
“At Patterson Health Center, our mission is to provide high-quality care close to home,” said Sarah Teaff, PhD, FACHE, CEO of Patterson Health Center. “We understand that cost can be a real concern for many in our community, and we’ve worked to offer flexible payment options that help patients get the care they need. PayZen adds another pathway for patients to manage medical costs in a way that’s simple and more manageable—supporting access to care while helping us remain financially strong.”
To learn more about PayZen and its healthcare affordability financial solutions, please visit https://payzen.com. To learn more about Patterson Health Center, please visit https://pattersonhc.org.
About PayZen
PayZen is a mission-driven healthcare fintech company with smart technology and a patient-first mindset. Rated the top Patient Financing Company by KLAS, PayZen is expanding beyond financing and building a comprehensive AI platform that brings financial health to healthcare. The company is backed by premier capital partners and led by tech veterans with a track record of helping millions of Americans overcome financial struggles.
About Patterson Health Center
Patterson Health Center is the realization of a vision that began in 2013, driven by the inspiration of Neal Patterson, a Harper County native and co-founder of Cerner Corporation, a leading healthcare software company based in Kansas City. This initiative was born out of a commitment to enhancing healthcare services and delivering accessible, high-quality care to communities. In the present day, the Patterson Health Center brings advanced medical services to its community with the latest technology and expert care. They are dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered health and wellness services. They work in partnership with local communities to ensure the well-being of their residents and their families, fostering a healthier future through compassionate care, innovative solutions, and a collaborative approach to healthcare.
