COLUMBIA, Mo., May 7, 2026 -- Paytient, the leader in innovative healthcare affordability and payment solutions, today announced that it has been selected as winner of the "Best Patient Experience Solution Provider" award. Now in its 10th year, MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization, recognizes the most innovative companies, technologies and products in the global digital health and medical technology market. This recognition comes as Paytient reports continued momentum in 2026, bolstered by new member data highlighting the platform's role in improving employer ROI, reducing financial stress, and improving clinical adherence.
Paytient Recognized for Patient Experience Innovation in 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Paytient is an employer-plan savings solution that makes it easier for people to pay for, save on, and experience healthcare when they need it. As the essential healthcare affordability solution for insurers and employers, Paytient gives members the financial means and confidence to self-pay for care. By removing the financial barriers to treatment, the platform empowers better health decisions: patients access care earlier, providers are paid in full, and employers reduce the cost of overinsuring care. Ultimately, the platform turns every transaction into actionable data that helps employers optimize their benefit design and drive a higher standard of care.
The award follows a quarter of exceptional member satisfaction and ROI for the organizations that offer Paytient as part of their benefits:
- Better Balance of Lower Cost Plans with Employee Access and Affordability: Employers are able to ensure employees can own more of their healthcare dollars and decision-making while enhancing access and affordability.
- Employer Retention: Nearly 72% of members say having Paytient makes them more likely to stay with their current employer, and 51% report being more productive at work.
- Financial Safety Net: 96% of members report reduced financial stress, while 97% say the platform provides essential peace of mind regarding their health.
- Preventing Delayed Care: Without Paytient, 45% of members would have delayed care, and nearly 10% would have received no treatment at all.
"We are honored to be recognized by MedTech Breakthrough for our role in transforming the patient experience," said Brian Whorley, Founder and CEO of Paytient. "The impact of Paytient on real lives is clear: by powering choice and affordability at the point of care, Paytient serves as a breakthrough that powers a Better Care Economy for employers, payers, and — most importantly — the members we serve."
This award also builds on a series of milestones that have solidified Paytient's leadership in healthcare access and affordability, including being named to Modern Healthcare's 2025 Best in Business list and a recent partnership with the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC. This momentum coincides with a broader industry shift: the 2025 rollout of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P) has established 'cost smoothing' as a new standard of care, further validating Paytient's model of paying for care over time.
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the MedTech Breakthrough Awards program has spent a decade recognizing the companies driving meaningful progress and improving patient care across the global health and medical technology industry. The program spans a wide range of categories — including Telehealth, Clinical Administration, Patient Engagement, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Virtual Care, Medical Devices and beyond — honoring the innovations reshaping how care is delivered worldwide.
This year's program drew a record-breaking number of nominations from leading companies and startups across more than 20 countries, reflecting the growing global impact and momentum of the digital healthcare industry.
"Paytient is the breakthrough the industry needed to solve the fundamental barrier to care: affordability," said Steve Johansson, Managing Director, MedTech Breakthrough. "By eliminating the financial strain and the anxiety of the point-of-sale, they've created a simple, dignified experience that empowers members to say 'yes' to their doctor's treatment plan. Paytient is no longer just a perk — it is foundational infrastructure for a modern, healthy workforce."
About Paytient
Paytient is the standard for healthcare affordability and payment innovation, empowering individuals to access care when they need it and pay over time — interest-free and without fees. Paytient has put over $2 billion in healthcare purchasing power directly into members' hands, and has facilitated over $500 million in out-of-pocket spend on care. By bridging the gap between coverage and cost, Paytient delivers measurable ROI and better health outcomes for individuals, employers, and providers. To learn more, visit www.paytient.com and join us on LinkedIn.
About MedTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the MedTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence and innovation in medical & health technology companies, products, services and people. The MedTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough healthcare and medical companies and products in categories that include Patient Experience & Engagement, Health & Fitness, Medical Devices, Clinical Administration, Connected Healthcare, Medical Data, Healthcare Cybersecurity and more. For more information visit MedTechBreakthrough.com.
Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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