Healthcare Payment Processing
Easy Pay Direct’s healthcare payment processing services provide secure and efficient payment solutions for medical practices, hospitals, and healthcare providers. Our HIPAA-compliant payment processing and advanced fraud prevention measures ensure the protection of sensitive patient data and secure payment transactions
- US & Canada Merchant Accounts
- 2-5 Day Approval
- 24-48 Hour Funding
- Guaranteed Lowest Rates*
Accept Healthcare Payments TODAY!
RAVING FANS
If your merchant account was shut down today and you could. no longer accept credit cards, how long could you keep the doors open?
Everyday basic payment facilitators and companies like Stripe, PayPal, Square, Shopify, etc. Shut down thousands of accounts.
It’s not a matter of IF you’ll get shut down, but WHEN…
If your provider held your money for 90 days would you survive?
If they placed a 10% hold on your account, could you make payroll?
It’s time to upgrade to Easy Pay Direct.
EPD understands the challenges of businesses like ours, it’s 100% worth working with them. They will tell you how to save and make more money plus prevent shutdowns so everything runs smoothly.
Hal Elrod
Before Easy Pay Direct we had a $750k launch and $156k of that money was held. EPD has been super helpful in a bunch of different areas that none of our other processors provided. Highly recommend them.
Roland Frasier
I am a very happy client of Easy Pay Direct, working with them was very professional. Everybody was in touch with my team every step of the way and I am very happy to recommend them to everyone.
Frank Kern
What Other Features Does Easy Pay Direct Offer?
Transaction Routing → learn more
We’ll automatically route your transactions across multiple accounts. That way if anything ever happens to one, your others are still up and running.
Decline Recovery → learn more
We’ll help you improve your approval ratios and reduce decline rates. That way, you put more cash back in your pocket and process more payments.
Hosted Checkout → learn more
Quickly create checkout links and landing pages with a few clicks. Email them, DM them, or text them to your clients for payments on the fly.
Mobile Payments → learn more
Process payments on the go with our easy-to-use mobile payment solution.
Nearly Every Vertical → learn more
We offer merchant accounts for almost every vertical, including high-risk merchants and much more. Get approved today.
White Glove Service → learn more
You’ll have a dedicated point of contact that you can reach any time you need them.
Chargeback Mitigation → learn more
Stop chargebacks before they begin with our chargeback alert system. Greatly lower account issues and improve customer satisfaction.
Recurring Billing → learn more
Built-in recurring billing for subscription purchases with multiple payment options available.
250+ Integrations → learn more
Integration to nearly every shopping cart, plus we integrate to most apps and software. If you need something specific, our in-house development team will make it happen.
Unlimited High Ticket → learn more
Worry-free processing of high ticket transactions and high volume.
MEDICAL PAYMENT PROCESSING
Just like any other business, healthcare providers have to accept credit cards from their patients.
Customers often prefer to pay with credit or debit cards rather than checks or cash. It’s just easier and more convenient. It’s also more secure.
In order for hospitals and medical clinics to accept these payments – as well as other payment methods, they need healthcare payment processing services.
Easy Pay Direct offers healthcare credit card processing and merchant accounts, and we’ve worked with many medical providers.
THE BENEFITS OF HEALTHCARE MERCHANT SERVICES
Although most medical practices receive the bulk of their payments from health insurance companies, most patients also have to pay co-pays and deductibles.
Healthcare providers need merchant services in order to process these payments, and having these services offers many benefits.
FRAUD PROTECTION
Using credit or debit cards rather than cash or checks can guard against the risk of fraud or theft.
Healthcare payment processors use Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), which is a method of data encryption that uses three keys instead of just one.
This method of protecting transactions is very secure.
MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Medical practices benefit when their patients have many options for payment.
Allowing patients to pay their medical bills with credit or debit cards is a win-win. But there are alternative payment methods that are growing in popularity too.
Patients may prefer to pay using a mobile wallet such as Google Pay or Apple Pay. Some may want to schedule ACH payments.
For recurring payments, many patients prefer for their providers to keep their credit cards on file. That way, they can quickly and easily cover any co-pays.
People like convenience, and medical merchant services make it more likely that patients will pay what they owe in full and on time.
EASY ACCOUNTING
Credit card payments leave a digital trail so they are easy to keep track of and record. This can happen automatically without the billing department taking extra steps.
The best healthcare credit card payment software will easily integrate with QuickBooks or other types of accounting programs to record payments and keep patient files updated.
HEALTHCARE CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES
Healthcare providers should search out affordable, reliable options for merchant accounts and payment processing services.
It’s important to understand the cost of these services, and some of the fees charged will or may include:
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- Transaction fees
- Monthly fees
- Annual fees
- PCI compliance fees
- Statement fees
Healthcare providers should weigh their options carefully to choose the credit card processing service that is the right fit and the right price for them.
Easy Pay Direct can provide tailored solutions for all types of healthcare providers.
TIP: HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SHOULD AVOID PAYMENT AGGREGATORS
A payment aggregator is a service like Stripe, PayPal, or Square that offers the instant ability to process payments. They charge flat rates for their services and can be an attractive option.
But these services carry a lot of risk for any business, and healthcare professionals need to be especially careful about their patients’ financial information.
The cost of using these services should be enough of a deterrent, but if patients file too many chargebacks against the provider, their entire account could be closed, or their funds frozen.
HOW DOES HEALTHCARE PAYMENT PROCESSING WORK?
In order to understand healthcare credit card processing, it’s important to understand the entire process.
First, providers need to have a merchant account. The merchant account is set up as a place for money to go when patients make payments.
Once there, any fees are removed (see the list above) and then funds are deposited into the provider’s business bank account.
Payment processing services follow the transaction from start to finish. Healthcare payment processors will:
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- Contact the patient’s bank or credit card company to get the transaction approved.
- Move payments from the bank or credit line to the merchant account while protecting the patient’s sensitive financial information.
- Ensure that the healthcare provider receives the funds in their business bank account.
METHODS OF ACCEPTING PAYMENTS
Healthcare providers benefit from being able to accept payments in many ways. The following are the options that are available to them:
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- POS systems and credit card terminals – These are pieces of equipment that can be used to process payments in the healthcare facility.
- Virtual terminals – Many medical offices prefer to run their payments through a website, and this is called a virtual terminal. It is accessible with any device that has an internet connection.
- Payment gateways – It’s highly beneficial for healthcare facilities to offer payment options online as well as in-person. A payment gateway on the hospital or clinic website makes that possible. Patients can visit the site at any time to make payments at their convenience.
At Easy Pay Direct, we offer all of the above.
IS EASY PAY DIRECT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU?
Easy Pay Direct works with a wide range of businesses and services including those considered “high risk.”
Businesses that accept card-not-present payments may be considered high risk and this includes medical practices and hospitals.
Easy Pay Direct understands the needs of healthcare providers and offers safe, secure, and reliable credit card processing services.
For more information, please contact us at 800.805.4949 or get started here.
HEALTHCARE PAYMENT PROCESSING
These merchant account providers work with acquiring banks, such as Chase and Wells Fargo, to provide merchant accounts to businesses looking to process credit card payments.
There are multiple types of merchant accounts depending on how the bank categorizes the industry of the merchant. If the merchant account is used for card not present (CNP) or ecommerce transactions then it must be integrated with an online payment gateway. Otherwise, a physical terminal is required to capture payment information.
WHO EASY PAY DIRECT WORKS WITH
Easy Pay Direct works with all kinds of merchants, including, what the banks call, “high risk” merchants. These merchants happen to be in an industry that the banks label as high risk which means that they have a higher likelihood of chargebacks, disputes and fraud. The most common reason for this is card not present transactions which presents a higher risk of fraud. These merchants can have a particularly hard time finding a high risk merchant account because a lot of payment processors refuse to participate in high risk processing. Even if these merchants find a “high risk payment processor” they can still frequently deal with holds or freezes on their money and shut down merchant accounts. This is where Easy Pay Direct saves the day by finding them a high risk merchant account provider that wants to work with their business and providing them with all the resources to meet their high risk credit card processing needs.
WHAT EASY PAY DIRECT PROVIDES: MERCHANT ACCOUNTS
Easy Pay Direct provides merchant accounts specifically tailored to a merchant’s industry. We do this by leveraging our banking relationships to apply for merchant accounts on your behalf. However, we do not just apply for any merchant account, we use providers who want to work with your business model and underwrite their merchants. This is important because it lays out all the cards on the table and ensures that a provider gets to know who you are and your business model before working with you. That way they know what to expect moving forward. This strategy guarantees that we find a merchant account provider that wants to work with you, making the likelihood of holds, freezes and shut downs, much less and providing a stable credit card processing.
Another benefit to this is you get to avoid the nightmare that applying for merchant accounts can be. Not only do most merchant account providers do very little underwriting, but it can take many applications before you find a merchant account that is good for you. Each application that you send out hurts your chances of getting approved for the next because multiple applications make you look desperate to a provider which they perceive as high risk.
AFTER YOUR MERCHANT ACCOUNT IS SET UP
After we get you set up with your first merchant account, we recommend getting you an additional merchant account if you have over $250,000 in sales volume a year. This is to ensure stable payment processing. Even though Easy Pay Direct takes all the precautions to prevent you from experiencing a hold, freeze or shutdown, we can never know how banks might act in the future. If they hire someone new or implement a new algorithm, your account could have action taken against it. In the event of this, if you have a second merchant account that is already up, running and processing payments, you can pivot your revenue stream to this account and avoid holds, freezes, and shut downs all together.
Now all of this may seem complicated and a lot of work, and it would be if you were doing this on your own. However, if you are working with Easy Pay Direct, we manage all of this for you making your role in all of this very easy. We even assign you your very own Certified Payment Specialist (CPS), who will monitor your merchant accounts for you, giving you one point of contact for all of your merchant processing needs.
HOW TO GET A MERCHANT ACCOUNT
The first step on your path to a new merchant account is starting the Easy Pay Direct application or if you would rather chat with someone to find out more, call us at (800) 805-4949*. We can get you set up in as little as 2 DAYS!
*Hint: This is easier cause we can fill out your application for you!
Choose the right Merchant Account for your business:
THE EASY PAY DIRECT CLIENT EXPERIENCE
At Easy Pay Direct your journey will begin with your application which we use to collect information about you and your business to match you with the right merchant account provider. From there you will be connected with your very own New Client Specialist (NCS) who will help you complete this application and will be your contact to answer all of your questions.
Once we have the necessary information and have assessed your business model, you will be classified as a Gold, Platinum or Diamond merchant based on your unique payment processing needs. After this you will be introduced to your Certified Payment Specialist (CPS) who will be your one point of contact for all of your payment processing needs. This ensures that when you call, you are talking to someone that you know and who knows you and your business. They will apply for merchant accounts on your behalf and help you set up your new merchant accounts and your online payment gateway.
After that, you will be ready to start accepting payments. Your CPS will monitor your accounts and keep in contact whenever you want to chat or if they need to alert you of something that requires your attention on top of annual merchant account reviews.
Why Easy Pay Direct?
We pride ourselves on making your life easier and facilitating the growth of business across the globe. We have been doing this successfully for years and have helped countless businesses achieve their full potential, just check out some of our testimonials. More importantly, Easy Pay Direct would love to play it’s part in helping you achieve your goals and service your consumers smoothly. if you’re interested in working with us, you can start your EMAP application below or call us at: (800) 805-4949 | Get Set-up with a Merchant Account »
Healthcare Payment Processing FAQ
What is healthcare payment processing?
Healthcare payment processing is the process of accepting and processing payments from patients or insurance companies for healthcare services and products. This can include everything from doctor’s appointments and procedures to prescription medications and medical equipment.
Why is healthcare payment processing important?
Healthcare payment processing is important because it allows healthcare providers to efficiently and effectively accept payments from patients and insurance companies, which can improve cash flow and reduce administrative burdens. Additionally, electronic payments and data analytics can help providers to identify new revenue streams and to cut down costs.
Are there any specific regulations that healthcare providers need to be aware of when it comes to payment processing?
Yes, there are several regulations that healthcare providers need to be aware of when it comes to payment processing, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) to ensure the security and privacy of patient data.
How does healthcare payment processing differ from other types of payment processing?
Healthcare payment processing may involve more complex transactions and more data than other types of payment processing, as well as specific regulations and requirements to protect patient data. Additionally, healthcare payment processing may require more detailed analytics, reporting, and reconciliation to make sure that claims are paid and denied accordingly.
What types of payments can be accepted through healthcare payment processing?
Healthcare payment processing can include a variety of payment types, such as credit and debit cards, electronic funds transfer (EFT), and even digital wallets and mobile payments. Providers can also accept payments from insurance companies, government programs, and other third-party payers.
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Merchant Accounts FAQ
If you want to know more about payments, pricing, or solutions to problems you are experiencing, we are always ready to help you.
What industries does Easy Pay Direct work with?
Easy Pay Direct specializes in high risk payment processing but we also work with mid risk and low risk companies.
Here is a short list of some business verticals we service:
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Apparel & Clothing
- Bad Credit
- Bus Lines
- Cannabis Support Businesses
- Caterers
- CBD Oil & CBD Products
- Continuity Products and Subscription Boxes
- Credit Repair
- Credit Monitoring
- Debt Collection
- Digital Streaming
- Document Preparation
- Fantasy Sports
- Firearms & Ammunition
- Furniture & Home Furnishings
- Health & Beauty
- Hotels & Lodging
- Insurance / Warranty
- Legal Services
- Magazine Subscriptions
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Medical Supplies
- Membership & Recurring Billing
- MLM Companies
- Transportation & Moving
- Non-Profit
- Nutraceuticals
- Pawnbrokers & Pawn Shops
- Pet Products
- Precious Metals
- Property Management
- SaaS Companies
- Seminars & Coaching
- SEO / SEM / Ad Agency
- Smoking Accessories
- Sports Betting
- Survivalist & Tactical Gear
- Telemedicine
- Tobacco & Cigar
- Travel & Timeshare
- Vape / e-Cig / eJuice
- Veterinarians
- Web Design & Development
Why is my business considered high risk?
“High Risk” is a banking industry term. It’s important to note that there are many business models that are seemingly low risk, but fall into the high risk category.
There is nothing wrong with being considered high risk and there are many factors that contribute to risk.
When a consumer buys an item with a credit card, they are given 6 months from the date of receiving the item to dispute the charge.
If your business is no longer operating, who do you think has to refund that money? The processor. This is where risk is created.
Certain businesses, marketing models, and industries have a higher rate of chargebacks, where they get labeled as high risk.
Even if your business is perfect, has never had a chargeback, and operates 100% “by the books”, you could be labeled high risk if you’re business or industry falls into a high risk category.
There are 3 main reasons a business can be considered high risk.
- The business has a greater chance of chargebacks occurring
- The business model may be new or legally regulated
- The business accepts a high number of card not present transactions (over the phone, email, eCommerce)
Do you provide merchant account services outside of the USA?
At this time Easy Pay Direct offers merchant account services for the USA and Canada. We are always working to expand our areas of processing and hope to serve a greater area in the near future.
Can my startup or new business be approved?
We have worked with many new brands and start-ups to get them approved and running. However, banks like to see a long history of transactions and an established history with a merchant before approving them.
But, that does not mean we can’t get you approved. Reach out to us today and we will walk you through your options.
How long does it take to get approved for a merchant account?
Once all of the necessary documents have been received, it typically takes 1-4 days to get approved.
Occasionally accounts can be approved in less than 24 hours, our team will work as quickly as possible to get your account up and running.
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