Paytient: Cristina Crespo
In this episode, discover how Cristina Crespo, a VP of Product, builds human-centric products at the intersection of Healthcare and Fintech.
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Paytient
In today’s episode, we’re going to delve into the interesting journey of Paytient, a company at the intersection of Fintech and Healthcare created to “heal the system.”
The company’s concept is simple: Paytient bundles credit with health insurance plans. Accessible via card or smartphone app, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses can be paid over time and free of interest on a plan of the cardholder’s choosing. Employers pay for the service as a benefit, which has resulted in improved enrollment in lower premium health plans, happier employees, and patients receiving necessary healthcare with greater efficiency and frequency.
Quick Facts:
Paytient was founded by Brian Whorley in 2018 to solve the “first dollar of care” problem by providing access to care without financial harm.
The Paytient card is a health plan-sponsored line of credit called an HPA that members can use to pay for care for their whole family — including pets. After each transaction, they choose an interest-free payment plan that fits their budget. On-demand line of credit with a limit set by the health plan.
According to a study by independent research group Nonfiction: 17% of workplace-insured Americans have left their jobs to better afford healthcare.
Read more:
COMO Business Times Article | Columbia Care Provider Spotlight
Paytient & Nonfiction Study | Hidden Lives Report
Want to learn more about Paytient? Vist their website.
About Cristina Crespo
Today, we’re privileged to have Cristina Crespo with us. She is a results-driven product management leader with over 12 years of experience, with a background at the intersection of consulting, fintech, and healthcare sectors.
Currently, Cristina is the Vice President of Product at Paytient. She has excelled in both consulting and startup environments, holding impactful roles at Frog Design and Cognizant Technology Solutions. Cristina is known for taking a human-centered approach to product management, launching products that solve real human problems and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and the world.
She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master's in Medical Anthropology from Boston University School of Medicine.
Connect with her on Linkedin here.
Cristina On Transitioning to Product Management
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Growth & Partnerships Lead, Atlas, Stripe, Remote or SF/New York/ Seattle
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