The observed decline of 1.6 points suggests a marginal weakening in payment practices within the sector between 2020 and 2021, though not statistically significant given the small sample sizes and relatively small change. While a decrease is present, it is vital to consider external factors that might have been in play. Consider using this late payment calculator if you're having difficulties collecting payments.
Payment performance in Healthcare and Wellbeing: average score decreased from 65.3 (75 companies) in 2020 to 63.7 (69 companies) in 2021.

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The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance