Our Mission

Making Medical Billing Simple for Everyone

Medical bills are confusing by design. Coding errors, insurance denials, surprise charges — most patients don't know what they owe or why. We started PayAthena.health because we believe everyone deserves clear, honest information about their healthcare costs.

Our team of healthcare finance writers and patient advocates creates plain-English guides that help you pay your bill correctly, understand your insurance, and avoid overpaying.

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2021
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The Team

Meet Our Writers & Editors

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Sarah Mitchell

Health Finance Editor

Former hospital billing specialist with 12 years of experience. Sarah writes our Athena Health and medical billing guides.

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James Rivera

Insurance Analyst

Certified health insurance specialist and consumer advocate. James breaks down complex insurance concepts into plain English.

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Priya Larsen

Healthcare Finance Writer

MPH graduate specializing in patient financial assistance programs, FSA/HSA strategy, and reducing medical debt.

Editorial Standards

Our Editorial Policy

Accuracy First

Every guide is reviewed by a subject matter expert and fact-checked against official athenahealth documentation and CMS guidelines.

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Regularly Updated

We update our guides whenever athenahealth changes their portal, payment processes, or when insurance regulations change.

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Independent

PayAthena.health is editorially independent. Our content is not influenced by athenahealth or any healthcare company.