Seasoned finance leader joins as PayZen advances healthcare affordability through AI-powered solutions

PayZen, the leading AI-driven patient affordability platform, announced the appointment of Ken Brause as chief financial officer (CFO). The addition reinforces PayZen’s focus on building a seasoned executive team as the company scales its platform and expands its impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Brause brings deep experience leading finance organizations, including at growth-stage technology companies such as DailyPay and OnDeck, with a background spanning strategic finance, operational leadership, and scaling businesses through periods of rapid growth and transformation. Throughout his career, he has partnered closely with executive teams to drive financial discipline, support long-term strategy, and build durable operating foundations.

“I’m excited to join PayZen at a moment when providing solutions to address healthcare affordability has never been more urgent,” said Ken Brause, CFO of PayZen. “I’ve spent my career at the intersection of financial services and technology, and I’ve seen how powerful the right solutions can be in improving affordability and financial well-being. I look forward to partnering with PayZen’s leadership team to help rapidly grow the business and extend its impact even further.”

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At PayZen, Brause will oversee the company’s financial strategy and operations, supporting PayZen’s next phase of growth as demand accelerates for solutions that make healthcare more affordable for patients and more sustainable for providers. He will lead all finance functions, including strategic finance, financial planning and analysis, controllership, and treasury and capital markets, and will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders.

“From our first conversation, it was clear that Ken was the right leader for PayZen,” said Itzik Cohen, co-founder and CEO of PayZen. “He brings an impressive track record across capital markets, credit, and lending, along with a deep understanding of how to operate and scale businesses. Just as important, Ken is mission-driven and fully aligned with our values at PayZen, and his leadership will be critical to building the long-term durability our customers, partners, and investors expect.”

Brause’s appointment underscores PayZen’s focus on strengthening its leadership team as it continues to modernize the patient payment experience through AI-driven personalization and support providers’ long-term financial sustainability. This hire comes on the heels of Sanjeev Kapur’s appointment to chief operating officer in October 2025, reflecting PayZen’s continued investment in operational and financial leadership as it scales its platform and partnerships with health systems nationwide.

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