CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AccessOne, a leading provider of patient financing options designed to help consumers manage their healthcare costs, today announced its partnership with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), Mississippi’s only academic medical center. With AccessOne’s patient financing programs, UMMC will give patients access to a variety of affordable payment options to ensure their financial situation does not prevent them from seeking the care that they need.
Many Americans are putting off non-emergency care due to financial concerns, according to a recent New York Times article. What’s more, a recent AccessOne survey found that nearly two-thirds of consumers are concerned that they won’t be able to pay their medical expenses this year.
“Many Mississippians are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the state’s unemployment rate has more than doubled since March,” said Jeff Grimsley, CFO of the UMMC health system. “With so many families experiencing financial strain right now, a recent survey shows that more than half of consumers plan to delay medically necessary care. By giving all patients access to more options and greater flexibility in paying their medical bills, it is our hope that more families can focus on getting the care they need without worrying about short-term affordability.”
UMMC patients are now able to choose from zero-interest plans and a range of lower monthly payment plans with low interest. There will be no changes to the terms of existing plans.
“There are significant implications to delaying non-emergency but medically necessary care, from increased risk of health complications to higher healthcare costs over the long run,” said Mark Spinner, CEO of AccessOne. “Our partnership with UMMC helps provide a vital financial resource for all patients in need while strengthening the ability of UMMC to provide needed care.”
AccessOne’s solutions were implemented via a 100% virtual process at UMMC to avoid any unnecessary risk of spreading COVID-19 during the pandemic.
For more information about AccessOne, please visit www.accessonemedcard.com.
About AccessOne
AccessOne is a leading provider of flexible, co-branded patient financing solutions. Founded by providers, our solution provides a consumer-focused experience which drives high patient satisfaction for our clients. We have helped over one million consumers afford out-of-pocket medical expenses for health systems nationwide. We offer the most comprehensive platform in the industry with funding models that help more providers and programs that reach more patients. All patients qualify for our program with no credit reporting or negative outcomes. To learn more, visit www.accessonemedcard.com or connect on LinkedIn.
About the University of Mississippi Medical Center
UMMC is the state's only academic medical center. Its education, research and health care missions share the objectives of improving the health of the state's population and eliminating health disparities. Located in Jackson.
UMMC encompasses seven health science schools, including medicine, nursing, health related professions, dentistry, pharmacy, graduate studies and population health. The Medical Center's health care enterprise includes the state's only Level I trauma center, only children's hospital, and only organ and bone marrow transplant program. The Medical Center also is home to a Telehealth Center of Excellence, one of two in the nation.
For more information, visit www.umc.edu and click here to view news and features stories produced by UMMC Communications and Marketing.
