Synchrony Extends Partnership with Affordable Care Offering CareCredit to Patients
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has extended its partnership with Affordable Care, to offer CareCredit, a health and wellness credit card, at more than 450 dental practices across 43 states. This partnership aims to provide financing options for dental implants and denture products, addressing the affordability barrier many patients face in pursuing dental health goals. CareCredit, endorsed by major dental associations, offers patients a flexible payment solution for their dental care needs.
Expansion of partnership with Affordable Care, to offer CareCredit at over 450 dental practices across 43 states.
Focus on providing financing options for dental implants and denture products to improve access to dental care for patients.
Endorsement by key dental associations, including the ADA, AGD, and AADOM, adds credibility to CareCredit as a trusted payment solution.
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Partnership To Offer Special Financing Options and Modern Digital Payment Features and Financial Education Resources
Good oral health is an important part to having and maintaining overall health and self-confidence, but cost can sometimes get in the way of patients achieving their dental health goals. Synchrony's Dental Lifetime of Care study found that
"The high price of care is prohibitive for many patients, especially for those seeking dental care such as implants and dentures, which often are considered elective," said Matt Muscolo, SVP and General Manager, Dental Practices, Synchrony. "Our goal is to provide patients with the financing options they need to pursue their health and wellness goals."
CareCredit, one of the industry's first health and wellness credit cards, has been helping patients pay for their care for more than 35 years. Endorsed by major names in the dental industry including the American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM), CareCredit is accepted at more than 266,000 healthcare provider and retail locations, including more than 118,000 dental care locations.
"We're excited to be partnering with Synchrony as we continue to expand patient access to tooth replacement care and financing options offered by over 450 affiliated practices that they can trust," explains Matt Stringer, Chief Marketing Officer, Affordable Care. "CareCredit makes it possible for more patients to get the care they desperately need and richly deserve."
Dental patients looking for a modern, flexible way to pay for dental care can see if they prequalify for the CareCredit credit card in a dental practice, online at carecredit.com or on any smart device with no impact to their credit score. A credit decision is made within minutes and if approved, patients can use their card to pay for care without delay. For providers, CareCredit is integrated in the top dental practice management software solutions, making it easy for dental teams to offer it to their patients and for patients to apply.
Additionally, CareCredit offers resources and tools to help educate patients on dental costs and the financing solutions available to plan and pay for care. To find more information about financing solutions to pay for dental care, please visit: www.carecredit.com.
About Affordable Care, LLC.
Affordable Care is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) exclusively focused on tooth replacement services. The DSO supports more than 450 affiliated dental practices, including Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions and Advanced Dental Implant Center, in 43 states by providing innovative, non-clinical business and administrative support services to assist affiliated dental practices in providing patients with access to high-quality, affordable tooth replacement solutions. More than 8 million patients have received care at an Affordable Care-supported dental practice. Visit affordablecare.com.
About Synchrony
Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry's most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoor, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our "partners." We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com and Twitter: @Synchrony.
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Synchrony
Lauren.devilbiss@syf.com
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FAQ
What is the partnership between Synchrony and Affordable Care about?
The partnership between Synchrony and Affordable Care involves offering CareCredit, a health and wellness credit card, at over 450 dental practices across 43 states to provide financing options for dental implants and denture products.
How can patients benefit from CareCredit?
Patients can benefit from CareCredit by having access to a flexible payment solution for dental care needs, enabling them to pursue their dental health goals without financial constraints.
Where can patients apply for the CareCredit credit card?
Patients can apply for the CareCredit credit card in a dental practice, online at carecredit.com, or on any smart device with no impact on their credit score.
