Get care now, pay later?: Health care sees a surge in financing platforms for patients

(By Katie Palmer for STAT)

As inflation-weary shoppers try to make ends meet, many are turning to a modern twist on the layaway plan: buy now, pay later. But while platforms like Afterpay and Affirm were originally built to take the sting out of online shopping, these new financing options are beginning to creep into the world of health care. Continue reading here…

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