ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 14, 2026-- MediStreams, a leading healthcare payment and remittance automation solutions provider, today announced the release of new independent research examining the financial and operational impact of virtual credit cards (VCCs) and other fee-based payment programs on healthcare organizations. The study reveals that what are often marketed as “convenient” electronic payment alternatives to paper checks are, in reality, quietly eroding margins, increasing administrative burden, and undermining financial visibility across the healthcare revenue cycle. Commissioned by MediStreams and conducted by independent research firm, In90group Research, the industry research surveyed more than 100 healthcare finance and revenue cycle leaders representing hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and specialty providers nationwide.