Medical & Dental Offices

Medical and dental practices face unique payment challenges that most payment processors are not equipped to handle. High deductibles mean patients now owe more out-of-pocket than ever before — the average family deductible exceeds $3,000, and dental procedures like crowns, implants, and orthodontics can cost thousands of dollars. When patients cannot afford their portion, they delay treatment, and your practice loses revenue. You need a payment solution that makes it easy for patients to say yes.

Unison Payment Solutions provides healthcare-optimized payment processing designed for the specific workflows of medical practices, dental offices, oral surgery centers, dermatology clinics, chiropractic offices, optometry practices, and other healthcare providers. Our solutions include patient financing that lets patients pay over time while you receive the full treatment amount upfront, automated payment plans with recurring billing that eliminates collections calls, and seamless integration with popular practice management software.

Patient financing is one of the most impactful tools we offer healthcare providers. When you can present a patient with a treatment plan and immediately offer a monthly payment option — often at zero percent interest for promotional periods — treatment acceptance rates increase dramatically. Studies show that practices offering financing see 30 to 40 percent higher case acceptance on elective and high-value procedures. The patient applies on a tablet in your office or via a link you send, receives an approval decision in minutes, and chooses a payment plan that fits their budget. You receive the full treatment amount within two to three business days. The financing company handles all collections.

Our automated payment plan system is equally valuable for practices that prefer to manage billing internally. Set up installment plans that bill the patient's card on file automatically each month. The system handles failed payment retries, sends payment reminders, and provides a patient-facing portal where patients can view their balance, update their payment method, and make additional payments. This dramatically reduces the time your front desk staff spends on billing calls and collections.

We integrate with the practice management systems your office already uses, including Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Curve Dental, Kareo, athenahealth, AdvancedMD, and many others. Payments posted in our system automatically sync to the patient's ledger in your PM software — no manual posting, no reconciliation errors, no double-entry. This integration saves your billing staff hours each week and ensures your financial records are always accurate.

Every Unison terminal and payment solution is fully PCI-DSS compliant, meeting the highest standards for cardholder data security. Our terminals use point-to-point encryption and tokenization so that sensitive card data is never stored in your office systems. For practices concerned about HIPAA, our payment processing is separate from protected health information — we process payments, not clinical data — so there is no HIPAA exposure from the payment system itself.

Getting started is quick and easy. The entire application takes less than 10 minutes.

What You Need to Apply

• Basic business details (name, address, EIN)
• Recent processing statement (if switching providers)
• Voided check for deposit setup

Approval Timeline

Most businesses get approved within 24–48 hours. No hard credit pull. No obligation. Our team matches you with the right bank and setup for your business.

Setup & Onboarding

Once approved, we configure your terminal or gateway with your settings:

• Tax rates and tip options
• Receipt branding and employee access
• Software integrations
• Free training for your team

Transparent Pricing

We use interchange-plus pricing. You pay the wholesale rate plus a small markup. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. No early termination penalties.

Your dedicated account manager monitors your account. They help optimize your setup and are always a call away.

Processing fees rank among the top business expenses — right behind rent and payroll. Most owners don't realize they're overpaying.

See What You're Really Paying

Flat-rate and tiered pricing hide the real costs. Interchange fees, assessment fees, and markup get bundled together. You can't tell what goes to the card networks versus your processor.

Interchange-plus pricing separates these costs. You see the wholesale rate on every transaction plus a clear markup. No guessing.

Real Savings Examples

• Processing $30K/month? A 0.5% rate cut saves $1,800/year
• Typical savings when switching: 20–40% of total fees
• Annual savings often reach $3,000–$10,000+

Eliminate Fees Entirely

Our cash discount program lets you pass processing costs to card users. Cash customers get a discount. Card customers pay the listed price. It's legal in all 50 states.

• Configured on your terminal by our team
• No ongoing management needed
• Redirect savings into payroll, marketing, or growth

The right POS system speeds up checkout, cuts admin time, and gives you real business insights. We carry the top brands.

Clover POS

• Options from mobile (Clover Go) to full station (Clover Station)
• App marketplace for loyalty, inventory, scheduling, and more
• Cloud dashboard — manage sales and reports from anywhere

PAX Technology

• Reliable, fast, and affordable
• PAX A920 and A920Pro — Android-based smart terminals
• Great for businesses that want a solid terminal without a full POS overhead

Dejavoo

• Compact, durable, and fast
• Handles high-volume periods without slowing down
• Supports chip, tap, and swipe payments

Not Sure Which to Pick?

Our team reviews your volume, workflow, features, and budget. We recommend the best fit. Every terminal ships pre-configured with free setup and training. Browse all POS systems →

Most medical & dental offices business owners lose money on payment processing because of avoidable mistakes. Here are the most common ones we see and how to fix them.

Staying on Flat-Rate Pricing Too Long

Flat-rate processors like Square and Stripe charge a single rate on every transaction, typically 2.6 percent plus 10 cents for card-present transactions. This is convenient but expensive. Once you process more than about $5,000 per month, interchange-plus pricing almost always saves money. The more you process, the bigger the gap.

Ignoring Your Processing Statement

Your monthly statement tells you exactly what you are paying. Most merchants never read it. Look for your effective rate by dividing total fees by total volume. If the number is above 2.5 percent for card-present transactions, you are likely overpaying. Unison clients typically achieve effective rates between 1.5 and 2.2 percent.

Not Using EMV Chip Readers

If a customer uses a chip card and you swipe instead of dip, you are liable for any fraud on that transaction. EMV chip readers also qualify transactions for lower interchange rates. Every terminal we provide supports chip, tap, and swipe payments.

Overlooking PCI Compliance

PCI compliance is required for every business that accepts cards. Non-compliance fees range from $20 to $100 per month. A data breach can cost $5,000 to $100,000 or more. Our PCI-certified terminals and guided compliance questionnaire make certification straightforward.

Signing Long-Term Contracts

Many processors lock merchants into 3-year contracts with early termination fees of $300 to $500. We do not require long-term contracts. Process month to month. If you are not happy, you can leave at any time without penalty.

Unison Payment Solutions has worked with hundreds of medical & dental offices businesses across the United States. We understand the specific challenges, compliance requirements, and payment workflows that medical & dental offices merchants face every day. Our goal is simple: give you the lowest possible rates, the best hardware, and support from someone who actually knows your industry.

Unlike aggregators that treat every business the same, we build custom solutions. Your pricing is based on your actual transaction data. Your terminal is configured for your menu, your tax rates, and your workflow. Your account manager works with medical & dental offices merchants regularly and can answer questions specific to your business.

Whether you are opening your first location, switching from another processor, or expanding to multiple sites, we make the process straightforward. Apply in minutes. Get approved quickly. Start saving from your very first batch.

Ready to see how much you could save? Request a free statement analysis or use our savings calculator to estimate your potential savings right now.