What You Should Know:
– Paytient, the leading innovator in health plan affordability solutions, today announced the appointment of Joe Gabler as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO).
– Mr. Gabler brings nearly two decades of experience in building successful companies and pioneering healthcare consumer payment solutions. He will play a pivotal role in driving 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 boasts an impressive career trajectory. He spent the first 13 years at SPS Commerce (SPSC), contributing to its transformation from a fledgling business into a powerhouse with a successful IPO and multi-billion dollar market valuation. During his tenure, he held diverse leadership positions encompassing operations, strategy, and growth management.
For the past six years, Mr. Gabler has focused on revolutionizing the healthcare benefits landscape. At Solutran (acquired by Optum), he spearheaded innovative consumer payment strategies. His leadership resulted in the creation of a market-leading payment network serving over half of the Medicare Advantage market, processing billions of dollars in annual consumer benefit payments.
Scaling Partnerships to Expand Healthcare Access
Paytient is a trusted partner to over 5,000 enterprise partners, impacting the lives of nearly 25 million individuals. With Joe Gabler at the helm of growth initiatives, Paytient aims to further scale its partnerships. This includes building relationships with mid-market employers, large commercial groups, prominent payers, and Medicare plan sponsors. The ultimate goal: making healthcare more accessible and affordable for millions more Americans in the coming years.
“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.”