Integrating accounting fintech innovations in the U. S. healthcare sector: opportunities, challenges, and impacts on financial management and patient care

Olubusola Odeyemi *

Nashville General Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(01), 1221–1233
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.1.1211
Publication history: 
Received on 11 March 2024; revised on 20 April 2024; accepted on 22 April 2024
 
Abstract: 
Integrating accounting fintech innovations in the U.S. healthcare sector presents significant opportunities for enhancing financial management and patient care. This paper examines the current landscape of accounting fintech solutions in healthcare, highlighting key opportunities, challenges, and impacts on financial management and patient care. The healthcare industry is increasingly adopting fintech innovations to streamline financial processes, improve efficiency, and enhance patient care. Accounting fintech solutions such as automated billing and payment systems, blockchain technology for secure transactions, and predictive analytics for financial forecasting are revolutionizing financial management practices in healthcare organizations. However, integrating accounting fintech innovations in the healthcare sector also presents several challenges. These include concerns about data security and privacy, the need for regulatory compliance, and the potential for disruption to traditional financial management practices. Addressing these challenges will be crucial to realizing the full potential of accounting fintech in healthcare. The impact of integrating accounting fintech innovations in the U.S. healthcare sector is significant. Improved financial management practices can lead to cost savings, increased revenue, and better resource allocation, ultimately benefiting both healthcare organizations and patients. Additionally, enhanced financial transparency and efficiency can lead to improved patient care outcomes and experiences. In conclusion, integrating accounting fintech innovations in the U.S. healthcare sector offers numerous opportunities for improving financial management and patient care. However, this integration also presents challenges that must be addressed to realize these benefits fully. By overcoming these challenges and leveraging the potential of accounting fintech, healthcare organizations can enhance their financial management practices and provide better care to their patients.
 
Keywords: 
Patient Care; Financial Management; Health care; Opportunities; Fintech Innovations
 
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