Synchrony Financial

Synchrony Extends Partnership with Affordable Care Offering CareCredit to Patients

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a consumer financial services company, today announced a multi-year renewal with Affordable Care, LLC., one of America's leading consumer retail healthcare companies supporting dental practices exclusively focused on tooth replacement solutions. Under the expanded agreement, CareCredit, Synchrony's health and wellness credit card, will be offered as a payment option at more than 450 affiliated Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions and Advanced Dental Implant Center dental practices across 43 states, enabling customers to finance dental implants and denture products to transform their smiles and lives.

Key Points: 
  • Synchrony's Dental Lifetime of Care study found that 58% of respondents believe dental care is not affordable, which may be the reason why the majority of respondents (92%) said they would consider holding off on general dental care because of cost.
  • Financing solutions, such as the CareCredit credit card can help offset the cost burden and empower patients to get the care they need and want.
  • "CareCredit makes it possible for more patients to get the care they desperately need and richly deserve."
  • Additionally, CareCredit offers resources and tools to help educate patients on dental costs and the financing solutions available to plan and pay for care.

Kick Off Summer with Better Rest During Mattress Firm's 2024 Memorial Day Sale

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattress Firm, the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer, is kicking off the summer season with its 2024 Memorial Day Sale. For those looking for an end-of-spring refresh or the perfect mattress to keep them cool during the summer, Mattress Firm has the hottest deals just in time for the warm nights ahead.  

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattress Firm , the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer, is kicking off the summer season with its 2024 Memorial Day Sale.
  • May 1 is the official start of Better Sleep Month, and what better way to celebrate than with incredible deals from Mattress Firm!
  • Summer also brings Mattress Firm's newest brand campaign that asks, "How do you sleep at night?".
  • Whether you lack self-awareness or not, you can still shop Mattress Firm's 2024 Memorial Day Sale to find the right mattress for you at a fraction of the cost.

Synchrony Expands Dental Payment Offerings with Adit Practice Management Software Partnership

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a consumer financial services company, announced a new partnership with Adit, an industry leading dental practice management software provider. Increasingly, dentists are looking for external support to deliver patient financing while ensuring patients are getting the experience they want and financial support they need.1

Key Points: 
  • Partnership Extends CareCredit Access to Dental Practices Nationwide and Includes Integration with "Adit Pay" for Patients;
    STAMFORD, Conn., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a consumer financial services company, announced a new partnership with Adit, an industry leading dental practice management software provider.
  • This new partnership with Adit will integrate CareCredit into " Adit Pay ," which allows dental practices to offer CareCredit as a financing option to their patients in a seamless and easy to use way.
  • "Our partnership with Synchrony to integrate CareCredit's offerings into our technology is just another way we can strengthen that foundation for providers."
  • CareCredit is integrated in top dental practice management software solutions, making it easy for dental teams to offer to patients and for patients to apply.

PRA Group Appoints Glenn Marino to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NORFOLK, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) ("PRA Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today the appointment of Glenn Marino to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective March 15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • NORFOLK, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) ("PRA Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today the appointment of Glenn Marino to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective March 15, 2024.
  • Marino brings 30+ years of experience in the consumer finance industry to the PRA Group Board.
  • Currently, Marino serves on the board of directors of Upbound Group, Inc. (formerly Rent-A-Center).
  • "We are pleased to welcome Glenn to the Board at this important time in our Company's transformation," said Steve Fredrickson, Chairman of the PRA Group Board.

Nick Stallone Promoted to Managing Director at MorganFranklin Consulting

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

MorganFranklin Consulting , a leading finance, technology, and cybersecurity advisory and management firm that specializes in solving complex transformational challenges for its clients, today announced that Nick Stallone has been promoted to managing director of the Strategy and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) sector within its cybersecurity practice.

Key Points: 
  • MorganFranklin Consulting , a leading finance, technology, and cybersecurity advisory and management firm that specializes in solving complex transformational challenges for its clients, today announced that Nick Stallone has been promoted to managing director of the Strategy and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) sector within its cybersecurity practice.
  • Stallone joined MorganFranklin Consulting in 2019 and has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s deep expertise in cybersecurity and GRC.
  • At MorganFranklin Consulting, Nick has helped guide Fortune 500 global enterprise programs through cybersecurity strategy, development, design maturity, risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Nick is a tremendous asset to MorganFranklin Consulting, and we are beyond excited for his future as Managing Director”, said Jonah Dimeo, Partner, Managing Director of the Global Cybersecurity Services Practice at MorganFranklin Consulting.

IPH ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SYNCHRONY AND COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF PETS BEST

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

PHOENIX and STAMFORD, Conn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. ("IPH"), a leading multi-brand, multi-channel pet insurance provider, and Synchrony (NYSE:SYF), a premiere consumer financial services company, today announced that IPH has completed the acquisition of Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC ("Pets Best") from Synchrony. Synchrony received a portion of the consideration as an equity investment in IPH and committed to enter into a commercial agreement with IPH, both of which will help expand IPH's activities in the pet industry and enable both Synchrony and IPH to further capitalize on synergies between Synchrony's CareCredit health and wellness credit card and IPH's products in the pet insurance industry. IPH will also appoint two Synchrony executives to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Synchrony Expands Leadership in the Pet Industry Through Ownership Stake in IPH; Two Synchrony Executives to Join IPH Board of Directors
    PHOENIX and STAMFORD, Conn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. ("IPH"), a leading multi-brand, multi-channel pet insurance provider, and Synchrony (NYSE:SYF), a premiere consumer financial services company, today announced that IPH has completed the acquisition of Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC ("Pets Best") from Synchrony.
  • IPH's acquisition of Pets Best builds upon a current relationship between Pets Best and Independence American Insurance Company ("IAIC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of IPH.
  • Pets Best is a leading pet insurance provider in the United States and has shown strong growth since its acquisition by Synchrony in 2019.
  • As part of the IPH family, Pets Best will continue to operate under the same brand and leadership.

Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine Enhances Patient Experience with Real-Time Insurance Verification and CareCredit Financing

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM), the premier, multi-disciplinary national leader in pelvic pain and endometriosis care, wants the patient experience to be better. With data showing 97% of patients wait up to 14 minutes in the waiting room and an additional 12.4 minutes in the exam room, it's clear that for a patient with persistent pelvic pain, there is more to be done. Now, PRM is proud to announce enhancements to their nationwide offices that will streamline intake, offer real-time insurance verifications, and combat financing concerns ahead of visits.

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM), the premier, multi-disciplinary national leader in pelvic pain and endometriosis care, wants the patient experience to be better.
  • Now, PRM is proud to announce enhancements to their nationwide offices that will streamline intake, offer real-time insurance verifications, and combat financing concerns ahead of visits.
  • Acting on the mission to expand access to care, PRM is proud to announce that they are now accepting CareCredit financing.
  • Patients may use CareCredit to help pay for deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance.

Mattress Firm's 2024 PREZZZ Day Sale™ is Here with Massive Savings

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Now is the perfect time to upgrade or change your mattress during the first major sale of the new year from Mattress Firm, the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer. If one of your New Year's resolutions was to get better sleep, establishing a sleep routine or upgrading your bedroom, Mattress Firm has you covered by offering incredible deals during their PREZZZ Day Sale™ starting today.

Key Points: 
  • That's why now is the perfect time to take advantage of seasonal sales like Mattress Firm's PREZZZ Day Sale to upgrade your sleep sanctuary.
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  • For more information on how to get the best mattress at the best price, visit http://www.mattressfirm.com/sale .
  • Free adjustable base offer valid to complete mattress set, has no cash value, and cannot be used as credit.

PatientNow and Synchrony Enhance Partnership to Transform Payments and Digital Account Management Solutions For The Cosmetic Industry

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. and GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer finance company, and PatientNow, a practice management company for the elective medical industry, today announced a partnership that will combine technology, products and resources from both companies to transform payments and simplify work across cosmetic practices and the medical spa industry. The CareCredit health and wellness credit card is now integrated as one of the primary financing options in the PatientNow cloud-based practice management solution across PatientNow's 4,800 aesthetic and cosmetic businesses nationwide. 

Key Points: 
  • Today organizations are increasingly seeking simple, secure, collaborative solutions that allow them to modernize their practice to deliver business value to patients.
  • The CareCredit integration into PatientNow's Practice Management Software will enable cosmetic practices to offer a variety of customized financing options to their patients, enhanced account management solutions and marketing capabilities.
  • "This partnership will improve the way we work and how payments are done in the cosmetic industry.
  • "Today's cosmetic providers demand best-in-class technologies that transform how their organizations operate and how they provide value to patients," said Bethany Little, CEO, PatientNow.

Synchrony and The Good Feet Store Extend Financing Partnership

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a multi-year partnership renewal with The Good Feet Store, a market-leading manufacturer and retailer of premium, personally fitted arch supports. Under the expanded agreement, Synchrony's CareCredit health and wellness credit card will be offered as an in-store payment option at most of The Good Feet Store's more than 250 brick-and-mortar locations, enabling customers to finance arch support products for improved alignment and less pain.

Key Points: 
  • The Good Feet Store first partnered with Synchrony in 2009 to drive business growth and offer new ways for its customers to finance arch support products.
  • Since that time, the partnership has grown and in 2023 alone, the partnership with The Good Feet Store contributed to a 10% increase in its average transaction total, and a 35% increase in its total number of transactions.
  • "CareCredit's 35-plus years of retail finance and wellness experience is a great fit for The Good Feet Store and its customers," said Erin Gadhavi, SVP & GM, Wellness, Synchrony.
  • For more information on The Good Feet Store and Good Feet Arch Supports, visit www.goodfeet.com .