HealthFirst Financial, an affiliate of Hawes Financial Group and a leader in reshaping the healthcare patient finance industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with River Hospital. HealthFirst Financial programs will be available to patients at River Hospital and River Family Health Center.

“We’re thrilled to embark on what we hope is the start of a long-term partnership with River Hospital said Jeff Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer of HealthFirst Financial. “We are certain our program will have a positive impact on the patients who take advantage of our services.”
Since 2001, HealthFirst Financial has been reshaping the healthcare industry by providing financial options to patients searching for ways to manage out of pocket balances. HealthFirst Financial meets this need by funding a patient(s) out-of-pocket cost directly to the healthcare provider, while allowing patients to manage their balance with convenient and tailored monthly payments. Program terms are flexible and interest rates may be customized to meet the needs of the patient. HealthFirst Financial aligns with the mission and values of River Hospital by offering the program to every patient who has the willingness and ability to make payment, and not just those who have credit scores that would qualify at a bank or credit union.
The benefits for River Hospital patients are many, including:
• Customizable payment financing options
• Extended time to pay
• Affordable monthly payments to fit your budget
• Affordable interest rates
• No prepayment penalties
• Consolidation of multiple charges into one convenient monthly payment
• Friendly and courteous customer service
• Privacy and data security
• 24/7 online access to your account

All HealthFirst Financial programs are customized to meet the needs of the hospitals and patients. With no credit checks, and no patient signature required, HealthFirst Financial programs allow every patient to qualify for an affordable non-bank loan. Patients now have a way to pay for the care they need by making low monthly payments within their budget over a longer period of time. Please contact our Patient Financial Counselor at (315)482-1230 with any questions.