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    How One Easy Payment Turned a Patient into Our Biggest Fan

    heva Team
    July 16, 2025
    4 min read
    How One Easy Payment Turned a Patient into Our Biggest Fan

    Last week Dr. Alexandrish Karvendrish sent us a surprised voice note. A recent patient of hers had paid her procedure deposit through heva in just a few taps—no wire transfers, no stack of dollars, no two-day wait for confirmation. The process felt so effortless that the patient immediately told her dentist, Dr. Lorena Cavagnini, "You should use this too." Minutes later, Dr. Alexandrish had Lorena's phone number in her inbox—and passed it straight to us.

    Why That Moment Matters

    This wasn't just another successful payment—it was a perfect example of how healthcare technology can create organic growth through exceptional user experience. When patients encounter frictionless processes, they become natural advocates for the solutions that made their lives easier.

    Before heva: The Traditional Friction Points

    • Endless WhatsApp back-and-forth to finalize a time
    • Manual price quotes and follow-up reminders
    • Cash payments or bank wires that required physical presence or days to clear
    • No instant confirmation of payment or appointment status

    With heva: The Seamless Experience

    • Bilingual chat answers pre-op questions in real time
    • Secure card checkout shows the exact amount and receipts instantly
    • Appointment confirmed and deposit paid, securely, and remotely
    • Immediate confirmation and next steps communicated clearly

    For Dr. Alexandrish, that single change freed her staff from late-night message threads and gave the patient a friction-free experience she wanted to repeat elsewhere.

    Key Takeaways for Healthcare Technology

    1. Patients Notice Great Workflows

    When payment and scheduling feel easy, they become stories patients are eager to share. The patient didn't just complete her transaction—she immediately thought of others who could benefit from the same experience.

    2. Referrals Start with Relief

    Dr. Lorena is outside our core specialties, yet she reached out because a patient felt tangible relief and wanted others to have it. This organic referral demonstrates the power of solving real problems in cross-border healthcare.

    3. Good Processes Beat Shiny Features

    The chat UI is still basic, but it solved the biggest pain point—so it spread on its own. This reinforces our philosophy that functional solutions that work are more valuable than perfect ones that don't.

    The Ripple Effect in Medical Tourism

    This story exemplifies how medical tourism technology can create positive feedback loops. When patients have smooth experiences, they naturally recommend the providers and platforms that made their journey easier. This organic growth is more sustainable and authentic than any marketing campaign.

    We are setting up a call with Dr. Lorena to learn more about her needs, and we will keep refining the payment flow that made this connection happen. Every interaction like this helps us understand how to better serve both healthcare providers and their international patients.

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