What you should know:
– Payerthe leading innovator of health plan affordability solutions, today announced the appointment of Joe Gabler as Chief Growth Officer (CGO).
– Mr. Gabler brings nearly two decades of experience building successful businesses and pioneering payment solutions for healthcare consumers. He will play a central role in Paytient’s expansion as the company forges strategic partnerships with leading employers, payers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
A proven track record of success
Mr. Gabler has an impressive professional background. He spent the first 13 years at SPS Commerce (SPSC), helping to transform it from a fledgling company to a powerhouse with a successful IPO and multi-billion dollar market valuation. During his tenure, he held various leadership roles encompassing operations, strategy and growth management.
For the past six years, Mr. Gabler has focused on revolutionizing the employee benefits landscape. At Solutran (acquired by Optum), he led innovative consumer payments strategies. His leadership resulted in the creation of a market-leading payment network serving more than half of the Medicare Advantage market, processing billions of dollars in annual consumer benefit payments.
Expanding Partnerships to Expand Access to Health Care
Paytient is a trusted partner to over 5,000 corporate partners, impacting the lives of nearly 25 million people. With Joe Gabler leading growth initiatives, Paytient aims to further expand its partnerships. This includes building relationships with middle market employers, large trade groups, major payers and Medicare plan sponsors. The ultimate goal: to make health care more accessible and affordable for millions more Americans in the years to come.
“The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan in 2025 means that smoothing out-of-pocket costs over time is becoming a standard of care for healthcare in the United States. Paytient is well positioned to serve as the leading platform giving Americans a better ability to access and afford care,” said Brian Whorley, Founder and CEO of Paytient. “As we prepare for the growth this will bring, Joe’s proven ability to scale teams and operations with winning cultures is a fantastic and critical addition to our leadership team.”