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How a Medical Collection Agency works?

Nexa Collect

Since debt collectors are on the phone all day long, they know every tactic to get paid. These debts can be unpaid hospital bills, doctor’s office fees, or any other expenses related to healthcare that a patient has not paid. There are also state laws that can affect the process of medical debt collection.

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3rd Circuit Ruling On Bar Codes Has Implications For Debt Collectors

Collection Industry News

A recent decision in the 3rd Circuit should prompt debt collectors to review their inclusion of viewable bar codes, QR codes or other technologies when sending debt collection letters. Morales is the latest significant addition to a body of case law addressing debt collection-related information that is protected by the FDCPA.

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Government is Making Debt Recovery a lot Harder

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Extra costs to comply with these laws would be passed on to businesses /creditors, who are already unwilling to pay the current costs associated with hiring a professional debt collector. As of Nov 2021, The new debt validation notice format recommended by CFPB makes it easier for debtors to dispute the authenticity of debt.

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How To Remove Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group (HRRG) From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

While it may have only been caused by a simple mistake, debt in collections can have harsh consequences on your credit score and your everyday life. If you’re being contacted by Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group and aren’t sure how to proceed, take a deep breath and relax. What Is Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group? Box 459080.

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It’s All in a Name: Debt Collector Wins Summary Judgment Based on Name Provided By Its Client

Troutman Sanders

Finding that the defendant debt collector was entitled to rely on the information provided by its client about the name of the debtor, a district court judge in Washington state granted summary judgment in favor of Puget Sound Collections, Inc. PSC) in a Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) case. Angela Campbell v.

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CFPB Debt Collection Rules: What You Need to Know

Credit Management Company

In November 2021, the new Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) Debt Collection Rule went into effect. This rule limits how often a collector can contact a debtor while also establishing rules around social media and what information must be included in a voicemail. Debt collector name and mailing information.

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Laboratory Collection Agency: Patient AR-Billing Solutions

Nexa Collect

And, just like in other areas of the healthcare system, there can be uninsured individuals too that labs run testing for. Debtors pay directly to you, no other fees. Collection Calls made by a Professional Debt Collector. A debt collector calls debtor many times. Low-cost option. No recovery-No fees.