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EngageSmart's HealthPay24 will showcase its cloud-based patient payment platform at the Becker's Health IT and Revenue Cycle Conference from Oct. 4-7 in Chicago. Over 60 providers have enhanced their payment solutions, notably Deaconess Health System, which collected over $8M in pre-service payments. The updated features include payment plans, flexible payment options, and enhanced security, aimed at maximizing self-pay revenue and automating processes for healthcare providers, thereby addressing staffing shortages in the industry.

One Inc has partnered with Germania Insurance to consolidate its payment systems using ClaimsPay and PremiumPay. This integrated solution will enhance customer payment experiences, allowing users to make and receive payments digitally, including options like PayPal and Venmo. By implementing a phased approach through Guidewire’s Cloud Platform, Germania aims to reduce payment processing costs and improve efficiency. This partnership underlines Germania’s commitment to a seamless digital claims and payment workflow for its policyholders.

FREY Municipal Software (FMS) has partnered with InvoiceCloud, a solution by EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT), to enhance online bill payment services for municipalities. This collaboration aims to improve customer experiences, increase electronic payments adoption, and reduce operational costs. FMS, serving municipal governments for over 40 years, selected InvoiceCloud for its proven success in driving self-service payment options like digital wallets and AutoPay. The partnership is expected to streamline payment processes, increase payment volumes, and ultimately enhance service delivery to communities.

EngageSmart's InvoiceCloud has partnered with Intellagents, an insurance software provider, to enhance billing and payment solutions for insurance carriers and policyholders. This collaboration aims to improve customer experiences while easing the burden on insurers' internal IT resources. The integration offers a seamless API for implementing over 60 technology tools, speeding up deployment and resource management. With 77% of policyholders favoring digital payments, this partnership targets the growing demand for efficient online services, ensuring better client engagement and satisfaction.

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced on September 19, 2022, the granting of equity awards to new employees under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan on September 15, 2022. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The plan is intended to attract talent to support PayPal's position in the digital payment landscape, which serves 429 million consumers and merchants globally.

Attabotics has appointed Richard Cheung as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cheung brings extensive experience from publicly listed companies, having previously raised $160 million and achieved over 250% revenue growth at a prior e-commerce firm. His leadership is expected to enhance Attabotics' growth trajectory as the company scales its innovative 3D supply chain technology.

This unique system allows for significant warehouse space reduction and addresses labor shortages while meeting rising consumer demands.

PayPal has appointed John Kim as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective September 26, 2022. With extensive experience from Expedia, where he led multiple lines of business, Kim is expected to enhance PayPal's consumer and merchant product strategies. He succeeds Mark Britto, who will remain during a transition period before retiring. Kim joins a strengthened leadership team at PayPal, which recently welcomed other key executives such as Blake Jorgensen and Archana Deskus.

Delphi Display Systems has partnered with Paerpay to integrate a mobile payment solution for Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) drive-thrus. This technology allows customers to pay using QR codes displayed on digital menu boards, without needing to install apps. Paerpay’s system supports multiple payment methods, including Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. Recent studies indicate that mobile payments can enhance service speed and order accuracy at drive-thrus. This solution will be showcased at FSTec from September 19-21 in Grapevine, TX.

PayPal has launched Grant Payments, a new product aimed at streamlining the grant process for charities. In partnership with National Philanthropic Trust and Vanguard Charitable, the service allows Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) sponsors and grantmakers to electronically send grants to over 200,000 vetted charities via PayPal. This initiative addresses delays caused by manual processes and postal disruptions, enhancing efficiency for both grantmakers and charities. In 2020, DAF donations reached $34.67 billion, indicating a robust demand for quicker funding solutions.