http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/34-of-patients-would-delay-care-in-lieu-of-loan-program-survey-finds.html

As employees shoulder a greater portion of medical costs, finance has become an important factor in patients’ healthcare decisions.

ClearBalance’s healthcare consumerism survey is designed to measure patients’ awareness and perception of healthcare finances. More than 2,700 ClearBalance customers completed the survey in August.

ClearBalance partners with hospitals and healthcare providers to offer interest free financing programs to patients who are unable to afford their medical treatment upfront.

Below are four survey findings.