The marginal 2.7-point decrease in average score suggests a slight degradation in payment practices within the Healthcare & Wellbeing sector between 2020 and 2025, though the smaller sample size in 2025 may influence the figures. Fewer companies meeting the assessment criteria in 2025 might indicate either increased consolidation in the sector or a reluctance by some to participate, possibly due to concerns about their payment performance. Use this late payment calculator to determine if you need to chase any debts.
Overall payment practice score declined slightly from 65.3 (2020) to 62.6 (2025).

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