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2026 Trends in Healthcare Payments: Three Shifts Driving Collections

Cedar surveyed 4,150 adults and analyzed 1.5 billion patient interactions, and the data is clear: one size fits none.

by Ben Kraus

April 1, 2026
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Improving Patient Collections: What Top Performers Do Differently

Most providers think their patient collections are in good shape. Top performers know there's always more on the table.

by Ben Kraus

April 13, 2026
Blog
Self-Pay Collections: Why They Matter and What “Good” Looks Like

The $20 copay era is over. High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and waves of coverage loss mean patients are now providers' fastest-growing payer class.

by Ben Kraus

April 3, 2026

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New Video Blog: Ian on the Scene! (Becker’s 10th Annual Meeting Edition)

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April 18, 2019
Insights
Is Apple Ready to Bite Into Medical Billing? Hear What the Experts Have to Say

Having already moved into health technology and financial services, Apple’s next big opportunity may be in medical billing, experts toldCNBC. But as Cedar CEO Florian Otto questions, is Apple prepared

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March 25, 2019
Insights
10 Ways Health Execs Can Improve Organizational Productivity

Looking to up your productivity? From leveraging data resources to stress management, thisManaged Healthcare Executivearticle covers top tips from experts including Cedar CEO Florian Otto for how to i

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March 16, 2019
Cedar Updates
Welcome to our New Blog: The Source

Here at Cedar we are all about inspiring engagement, so naturally we couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce you to our new blog: The Source. We’re a t...

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February 24, 2019
Events
3 Key Takeaways From Cedar Talks Healthcare Industry Expert Panel (and What We Can Learn From Our Starbucks Addiction)

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February 21, 2019
Insights
How to Survive High-Deductible Health Plans

While high-deductible health plans and increased out-of-pocket costs are the new American reality, physicians struggle to collect payments and maintai...

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February 7, 2019
Cedar Updates
Cedar Featured in the New York City Healthcare Venture Capital Report 2019

We are delighted and honored to announce that Cedar is featured among the Top 25 Funded NYC Health Companies in the 2019 Healthcare Venture Capital Re...

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February 7, 2019
Insights
Justin’s Story: Bad Billing Processes Can Make Recovery Harder.

In the wake of a serious injury, it’s a given that patients need to devote enormous time and attention to recovery. Unfortunately, confusing and outda...

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January 24, 2019
Insights
How to Deliver a Modern Billing Experience Patients Want and Expect? Take a Page From Other Industries.

It’s 2019. Yet, from how they schedule an appointment to how they pay their bills, patients are feeling more frustrated with their healthcare experien...

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January 24, 2019
Insights
Westmed COO Shares How Improved Billing Practices Resulted in 97% Patient Satisfaction

In an era where patient satisfaction is prioritized for everything from the clinical experience to the cleanliness of the waiting room, Westmed Medica...

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December 11, 2018
Cedar Updates
Year in Review: Looking Back on Cedar’s 10 Most Compelling Resources of 2021

As we close out 2021, we’re recapping our 10 favorite pieces of content (along with some milestones) that are a must-read for healthcare leaders.

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December 13, 2012
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