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Compliance Digest – January 13

Account Recovery

HHS Issues Proposed Cybersecurity Rule to Amend HIPAA With more than 167 million individuals affected by healthcare data breaches in 2023 alone, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking action to address increasing cyberattacks on healthcare systems.

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Compliance Digest – May 5

Account Recovery

Vermont Passes Medical Debt Relief Bill A bill prohibiting the reporting of medical debt and which would wipe out $100 million of unpaid healthcare bills has passed both chambers of the Vermont legislature and is heading to the desk of Gov. More details here. Phil Scott for his signature or veto. More details here.

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How a Medical Collection Agency works?

Nexa Collect

These debts can be unpaid hospital bills, doctor’s office fees, or any other expenses related to healthcare that a patient has not paid. This could include accepting a lesser amount than what is owed or setting up a payment plan that the debtor can afford.

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How a Rural Hospital Used Digital Engagement to Boost Collections by 40%

Account Recovery

A hospital in Alabama should serve as an example to every type of collection operation, be it a third-party agency, creditor, or otherwise, that transitioning away from letters and phone calls and promoting digital engagement with patients and debtors is the best way to thrive in today’s economy. Jackson Hospital is a $1.2

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Government is Making Debt Recovery a lot Harder

Nexa Collect

As of Nov 2021, The new debt validation notice format recommended by CFPB makes it easier for debtors to dispute the authenticity of debt. Debtors who would have usually paid quickly are now disputing the collection notices more than ever. This means all collection agencies must secure consumer data nearly the same way as banks.

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Public Safety Comes First – Duties And Obligations Of Ombudsmen In Healthcare Bankruptcies

BN Lawyers

Healthcare bankruptcies present unique challenges in addition to financial restructuring. An immediate concern that must be addressed in these cases is the ability of the debtor to provide, and continue to provide, adequate services to existing and future patients. When Is The Ombudsman Issue Addressed? Bankruptcy Code §333(a)(1).

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

Better Credit Blog

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? Yes, Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group, LLC, is a certified debt collection agency that was founded in 1996. Dealing with Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group.