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As Employer Demand for Financial Wellness Benefits Accelerates, medZERO Expands Its Reach Across Industries

Salt & Straw, Leatherman, Easterseals Louisiana, and Goodwill Industries of Kansas join a growing roster of employers choosing medZERO to securely eliminate financial barriers to care.  PORTLAND, OR, — July 23, 2026 — medZERO, a healthcare financial wellness platform focused on making care more accessible and equitable, today announced new employer clients Salt & Straw and Leatherman Tool Company, as well as Easterseals Louisiana and Goodwill Industries of Kansas. The continued adoption of the medZERO spending account across a variety of employers and industries reflects growing employer recognition that healthcare affordability is not a peripheral benefits concern but a direct driver of workforce performance.  The Coverage Gap  […]

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medZERO Secures New Investment Round to Accelerate Growth of Interest-Free Healthcare Financing for the U.S. Workforce

New investors Jumpstart Nova & Elevate Capital join existing investors; reflects growing market conviction that affordable care is an imperative, not a luxury   Healthcare costs have outpaced wages for decades. The result is a workforce that is insured but not protected; people who have benefits on paper but can’t access them… medZERO exists to fix that.”— Craig FoudePORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — medZERO, the healthcare financial wellness platform that enables employees and health plan members to access on-demand, interest-free financing for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, today announced the successful close of a new investment round. The

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medZERO Joins ASHHRA’s Preferred Partner Program (AP3)

Portland, OR — May 12, 2026 — medZERO is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a financial wellness partner for the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program (AP3), an initiative created to help HR leaders access trusted, high-impact solutions to reduce costs without sacrificing value. Selection into this program reflects medZERO’s commitment to addressing the top benefit concern healthcare employees have today—affordability of their own care—through on-demand access to funds to pay for deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, and more. “We are honored to be chosen as a member of AP3,” said Craig Froude, CEO of medZERO. “Healthcare workers are in a

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Expanding Employee Benefits: medZERO’s Innovative Approach to Fertility and Pet Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, Oregon – May 16,2024– medZERO, a leading innovator in employee benefit solutions, today announced two new initiatives designed to address critical coverage gaps for employees. medZERO is both expanding their current coverage to include pet medical expenses and introducing Fertility Advantage, a new product aimed at tackling the need for cost-effective family-building benefits.

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Hospitality and Lifestyle Brand Offers medZERO Nationally to Increase Healthcare Benefits Accessibility and Affordability

Portland, OR USA – medZERO, a leading provider focused on increasing benefits accessibility and affordability, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Sortis, a nationwide consortium of original, founder-led hospitality and lifestyle companies known for its iconic brands in hospitality, lodging, restaurants, coffee, and health and beauty sectors, including Bamboo Sushi, Cicoria, Sizzle Pie, Fellow Barber, and Rudy’s Barbershop.

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medZERO Announces LoanPro as Newest Client to Launch Health Financial Wellness Platform for Employees

Portland, OR USA – medZERO, a leading healthcare financial wellness company and provider of on-demand, interest-free funds to employees to pay for out-of-pocket health costs, today announced that LoanPro has launched medZERO’s health financial wellness platform for their employees.

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medZERO Unveils Transformative AI Strategy to Revolutionize the Intersection of Healthcare and Financial Wellness

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–medZERO, a leading provider of healthcare financial wellness solutions, is excited to announce its transformative AI-based strategy. This strategy will empower employees throughout their entire healthcare journey with paramount focus on financial wellness. By integrating the complex financial aspects of healthcare decision-making with AI, medZERO is revolutionizing the way individuals engage with their care. This ensures both their physical well-being and financial security.

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medZERO Responds to CFPB Report, White House on Medical Debt, Highlights Need for Employers to Act to Help Employees with Cost Hurdles in Accessing Care

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–medZERO, a leading healthcare financial wellness company and provider of on-demand, interest-free funds to employees to pay for out-of-pocket health costs, has responded to the report issued today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the risks associated with medical credit cards and financing plans.

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medZERO Launches New Version of Its App with Enhanced Usability Features, Curated Content for Employees, and Direct Connectivity to Payroll Systems

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–medZERO, a leading healthcare financial wellness company and provider of on-demand, interest-free funds to employees to pay for out-of-pocket health costs, has announced the release of a new version of its app. This latest version includes enhanced usability features, curated content for employees, and direct connectivity to payroll systems.

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Savage Leader Earns Recognition

For more than five years, Laurel Timmins has helped guide growth at Savage, a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and services based in Midvale, Utah. It’s diverse growth, too. For instance, Savage has helped increase the number of women in leadership while the number of women driving its trucks has grown by 20 percent.

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