In 2024, six major trends are shaping healthcare payments. AI is gaining traction across the ecosystem, improving efficiency when guided by clear use cases and oversight. Consumer-directed health is shifting toward health savings and lifestyle accounts. Economic pressures are tightening provider performance and budgets. B2B payments are trending digital, with real-time payments and virtual cards emerging alongside ACH and wire. Firms are also blending health and wealth initiatives, aligning healthcare with financial wellness. Meanwhile, hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions continue to rise as consolidation strategies persist.

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