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About Athena

Athena is a payment solutions platform from Athena that provides flexible payment solutions for patients and guaranteed payments for healthcare providers. It combines payment processing, patient financing, and revenue cycle management so healthcare organizations get timely compensation. This platform helps to improve cash flow and increase patient satisfaction by offering various payment options. Athena also ensures that healthcare providers receive guaranteed payments, reducing the financial risks associated with patient billing. Key capabilities: payment processing patient financing revenue cycle management reporting and analytics integration with EMR systems Best for: healthcare providers that need an efficient way to manage patient payments and ensure consistent revenue.

Athena Details

Vendor
Athena
Year Launched
2022
Location
19 Ameshoff Street 2001 Johannesburg South Africa
Deployment
cloud
Training Options
Countries Served
South Africa
Languages
English
Users
Patients, Healthcare providers, Clinics, Doctors
Industries Served
Healthcare, Medical practices, Clinics, Hospitals
Tags
Athena, Healthcare financing, Medical instalments, FinTech, Patient payment plans, South Africa healthcare, Paystack integration, Medical bill management

Athena's In-App Market Place

Does Athena have an in-app market place?

Yes

How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?

1

Mini Apps

N/A

Pricing Options

Free trial
Free version
Request a quote
Promo Offer

Accepted Payment Currencies

ZAR (R)

Pros & Cons

  • Makes healthcare more financially accessible by spreading medical costs over several months
  • Provides full upfront payment to healthcare providers, improving their cash flow and reducing unpaid bills
  • Offers interest-free instalments, making it more affordable than traditional credit-based medical loans
  • Supports payment plans for a wide range of medical procedures between R1,000 and R30,000
  • Includes fast approval times that help patients quickly access treatment without delays
  • Requires passing a credit or affordability check, which may exclude some applicants
  • Charges a penalty fee for late payments, increasing costs for users who miss instalments
  • Approval processing only occurs during weekday business hours, delaying after-hours applications
  • Does not allow final approval until the upfront deposit is paid, which may delay urgent procedures
  • Users must have a valid card in good standing, making it unsuitable for unbanked individuals

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