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New Medical Debt Screening Law Now in Effect in Minnesota

Account Recovery

A new law that went into effect last week in Minnesota requires hospitals to check whether patients are eligible for charity care before sending an account to a third-party collection agency, while also placing new requirements when seeking to collect on a medical debt by garnishing wages or bank accounts of individuals.

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Best Practices for Resolving Medical Accounts

Credit Management Company

Maintaining best practices for resolving accounts can lead to a positive and supportive experience for consumers, and effective management of debt accounts for healthcare providers. Patients need as much information as possible to make smart decisions about their healthcare. Work with Reliable Third-Party Collection Agencies.

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Top 6 Complaints Against Debt Collection Companies

National Service Bureau

That is why it is so important for organizations to choose a collection agency that falls on the right side of the fence in what is otherwise a huge grey area. With that in mind, here are the top 4th, 5th, and 6th most prevalent complaints against debt collection agencies in 2014: #6: Taking or threatening to take an illegal action.

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How To Remove Northland Group From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Northland Group collects for businesses in a few industries, such as: Auto loans. Healthcare. collecting on debts that the company buys. If the collection agency cannot verify your debt in a timely manner, it should be omitted from your report promptly. Credit cards. Government. Student loans.

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How To Remove PMAB LLC From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Estimates suggest that close to one-third of Americans have debt in collections. Even a single entry from a collections agency can do damage to your credit score for several years. Read on for a quick guide to dealing with the collections agency and getting it deleted from your report. The good news?