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Zero Medical Launches a New Factoring Service

In recent times, the healthcare sector has faced significant challenges related to cash flow.
In an effort to address these issues, Zero Medical, a group company of Yukaria based in Tokyo, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking factoring service, specifically designed for medical institutions and welfare facilities across Japan. This service focuses on converting accounts receivable from medical fees and nursing care payments into immediate cash, thereby assisting organizations in their financial management and operational sustainability.

Background of Service Launch

The significance of medical fees and nursing care reimbursements cannot be overstated—they are critical revenue streams for healthcare providers and welfare facilities. However, there's a considerable gap between service delivery and the collection of payments due to bureaucratic procedures linked to insurance reimbursements. Typically, such payments arrive 2 to 3 months post-service, after undergoing a rigorous claim verification process. In contrast, the patient co-payment, accounting for 10–30%, is collected immediately. This delay in insurance payments poses a challenge, particularly for small to medium-sized clinics and nursing homes that find cash flow management increasingly problematic.

Alongside efforts to advance healthcare digital transformation (DX), the integration of sophisticated medical equipment, and robust business continuity plans (BCP) to safeguard against emergencies, swift financing is essential for implementing these initiatives. Traditional methods of bank loans often fall short in meeting the urgent funding needs faced by healthcare institutions.

To tackle these pressing issues, Zero Medical is rolling out a factoring service to allow immediate conversion of receivables into cash. This initiative not only aims to enhance daily cash flow but also supports the acquisition of necessary medical and nursing equipment, as well as the establishment of resilient systems to ensure continuity during disasters. Zero Medical is committed to assisting healthcare and welfare providers to conduct their operations confidently and deliver greater value to patients and their communities.

Understanding Factoring

Factoring represents a financial mechanism that allows organizations to convert accounts receivable—like medical fees and nursing reimbursements—into immediate cash. A key advantage of factoring is that it does not involve loans that necessitate collateral or guarantors; thus, it does not appear as a liability on financial statements. For medical institutions and welfare facilities, this serves as a crucial strategy to bridge the gap caused by the time lag in receiving insurance payments, facilitating cash flow improvement and enabling immediate investment in essential infrastructure.

Unique Features of Our Service

• - Quick Cash Conversion: Immediate liquidation of receivables from medical and nursing care payments.
• - Flexible Assessment: Reliance on the creditworthiness of insurers (government and municipal bodies), eliminating the need for collateral.
• - Non-Debt Funding: Distinguishes itself from loans, as it does not result in liability on the balance sheet.
• - Broad Application: Useful for purchasing medical equipment, BCP enhancements, and for hiring new personnel.

Scenarios for Utilizing the Service

• - When substantial funding is required for medical equipment or new infrastructure.
• - During the interim period before grants and subsidies are awarded.
• - To bolster disaster preparedness or address electricity outage strategies in BCP pursuits.
• - To seek prompt funding without relying on traditional bank loans.

About Zero Medical

Zero Medical is not merely focused on improving management; instead, we strive to expand the community around Medical Life Time Value (MLTV) to create sustainable growth in the healthcare, nursing, and welfare sectors. We leverage IT, marketing, and finance to forge a closer link between medicine and society, continually shaping the future of healthcare.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Zero Medical Corporation
• - Headquarters: Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
• - Representative: Haru Yoshihiro
• - Business Activities: Support services for medical, nursing, and welfare management, web marketing services, and finance services.
• - Established: September 2005
• - Website: zeromedical.tv

This innovative service signifies a new chapter in healthcare finance in Japan, promising to streamline operations for many healthcare providers and ensure continuous quality service delivery for patients.