The State of Patient Financing: What 500 Patients Are Telling Us

New research reveals how cost uncertainty is impacting care decisions—and what practices can do to improve access and increase case acceptance.

Patients Are Ready for Care—
But Cost Is Holding Them Back

59%


59% have struggled to pay a medical bill

58%


58% have delayed or skipped care due to cost

89%


89% want an easier way to pay for care

Today’s patients aren’t just evaluating treatment—
they’re evaluating affordability.

Our latest survey of 500 consumers highlights a growing access gap:

  • A majority have experienced difficulty paying for care

  • Many delay or avoid treatment due to financial concerns

  • Most are actively looking for better payment solutions

Without clear financial options, even high-intent patients hesitate to move forward.

What This Means for Your Practice
This isn’t just patient behavior—it’s a growth opportunity.

Practices that proactively introduce financing:

  • Increase case acceptance

  • Reduce treatment delays

  • Improve patient experience

  • Unlock revenue from existing demand

The difference isn’t more leads—it’s better access.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
See how Alphaeon can help your practice improve patient access and increase case acceptance.

  • Enroll in minutes—at no cost

  • Offer flexible financing options to your patients

  • Join a growing network focused on expanding access to care