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With a quick search, you will find tons of information online about patient accounts receivable (AR), medical billing, and unpaid medical debt as it pertains to hospitals, doctor’s offices, and all other manner of specialty and medical facility. What you won’t find is a lot of information about patient AR and medical testing laboratories. However, medical testing labs face AR problems with clients as well and this can be just as big an issue for labs as it is for hospitals and medical offices.
by Paul Alan Levy. As I have discussed in several previous posts , Mathew Higbee has built up a significant copyright enforcement business that depends on the issuance of threatening demand letters that are followed up by a small army of “compliance resolution specialists” who nag and threaten large awards of damages, the issuance of judgment liens, imposing short deadlines before the matter will be “escalated” to “the litigation team.
Dear Tiff, I’ve just recently gone through a divorce, and now I find myself dealing with all my finances alone for the first time in years. I’m not really sure what to do going forward—not only because of the divorce expenses, but because I’m managing one income. Do you have any tips? Single and Ready to be Financially Responsible. Dear Single, Divorce is hard—no matter the circumstances.
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.
Why Is Good Credit Necessary? The U.S. is known for its focus on data, metrics, and standardization. We create conventions to help define our lifestyles, our work ethic and our personal lives. These include numbers and systems of measurements such as mileage or temperature and even behaviors, social norms, symbols. Among these conventions, several have been formalized to become official rules by which we and the system we’re a part of can function.
For many people, working from home isn’t a strange concept. Today, there are a lot of freelancers that work in the comfort of their houses. With that being said, working remotely has been associated with an increase in productivity as well as effectiveness. On the other end, it does have its downsides—all of which we will discuss below. The coronavirus pandemic initially forced many employees to adopt a work from home schedule.
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For many people, working from home isn’t a strange concept. Today, there are a lot of freelancers that work in the comfort of their houses. With that being said, working remotely has been associated with an increase in productivity as well as effectiveness. On the other end, it does have its downsides—all of which we will discuss below. The coronavirus pandemic initially forced many employees to adopt a work from home schedule.
The phrase “stimulus check” is second only to “coronavirus” or “COVID-19” as something to talk about these days and people are definitely talking. About 159 million Americans have received the $1,200 check promised by the federal government, but millions more are still waiting to get stimulated. The IRS estimated that another 30-35 million consumers are […].
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone all around the world. Extended isolation and sudden job losses have everyone thinking about their futures. Lots of people are concerned about losing a reliable income source during this time of crisis. Some have even been forced to shut their businesses. The global pandemic has turned many people’s financial lives upside down.
In accounts receivable, good call center agents are the best way to increase revenue collected and close more accounts. The front line agent’s job is to take payments. This means it falls to management to teach staff the security risks and PCI compliance requirements associated with credit card transactions. . Employees with high collection goals or busy call schedules can feel pressured.
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
Everyone knows the old saying: Time flies when you’re procrastinating. Seems like only yesterday we were breezing past April 15 — the traditional deadline for income tax filing — and suddenly, the finish line looms again: Like a freight train heavy with overdue personal protective equipment, here comes July 15. Where did the time go? […]. The post Tax Season Countdown All Over Again appeared first on Debt.org.
Good credit is crucial to unlocking many financial opportunities in life. When you have a great credit score , you can get lower interest rates on car loans, credit cards and mortgages. Some employers and landlords even check credit reports before they make a job offer or approve a resident application. While developing a solid credit history takes time, follow some of these tips on how to establish credit once you turn 18 to get started as soon as possible. 1.
Debt Collection enforcement visits to residential properties in the UK have been given the green light to resume from the 24th August. The news has been welcomed by High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) It has been also welcomed by many businesses and individuals across the country who are waiting to be paid. It is thought this move will help fuel the recovery of the economy post Covid-19.
The COVID-19 crisis has rapidly changed the way individuals and businesses operate around the world, and with no clear end to the pandemic in sight, it’s unclear when, or how quickly, the economy will start to recover. To better understand the effect this uncertainty has had on debt collection, we analyzed data from over 12 million consumers of major banks, issuers, eCommerce companies, and direct lenders.
Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage
There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.
The D.C. attorney general sued four of the world’s largest oil and gas companies -- BP , Chevron, E xxonMobil, and Shell -- Thursday, asserting that they have engaged in a decades-long campaign to deceive District consumers about the effects of fossil fuels on climate change. The lawsuit, based on the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act and filed in D.C.
2 July 2020. Bertrand Russell once said: “What men want is not knowledge, but certainty.” Unfortunately, certainty is a commodity today that is rather hard to get hold of. There are many things we do not know. We don’t know, for example, if, when and where there may be a second wave of the virus, or when and how many local lockdowns there may be.
Identity verification has become an essential component for many of today’s businesses, especially financial institutions and e-commerce companies. Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules are driving the development of identity verification techniques throughout the world, although each country has its own regulations and organizations to enforce these rules.
Recording of the interview with Caroline Schneider of Capgemini on her vision on trends and the future of order-to-cash. Caroline Schneider has over 18 years of experience in designing and leading digitally innovative F&A credit-to-cash solutions for clients across multiple industries and geographies. While enjoying an afternoon coffee, Floor Stam, VP Marketing at Onguard, will interview Caroline.
Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!
Have you lost all hope of recovering a long-overdue debt? You’ve tried everything in your power, but the debtor doesn’t respond or keeps making excuses to buy more time. You’ve already tried hiring an agency, but they say there is nothing more that they can do. You might be preparing to write off these dues as bad debts — but there is still light at the end of the tunnel.
FCC Adopts 5G Upgrade Order To Clarify Collocation Requirements. By: Gregory D. Meese, Esq. & Edward W. Purcell, Esq. On June 9th the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) took another step on its path to streamline local government review of wireless technology siting by adopting its 5G Upgrade Order which further refines and clarifies its previous rulings related to Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (“TRA”).
Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. Part 2, titled “Liens and Protecting Your Right to Get Paid” covers Florida lien law and other mechanisms that subcontractors and suppliers can employ to ensure they get paid on construction projects.
Lawyers have always been better at managing their employees in-person. Law firms prefer butts in seats. of course, now those butts are in seats at their own homes. There’s no more managing by walking around. There’s no more looking over shoulders. Even as offices begin to reopen, they will do so in a way that contemplates social distancing, at least in the near-term.
Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
Known in full as the American Hospital Association , the AHA is a national body mandated with representing hospitals, health care workers, and the medical community in general. Hospitals have always been tasked with the responsibility of serving all patients equally and with dignity. However, in the past, scrupulous health facilities have prioritized profits more than service delivery.
Transcript: Yes. Hello. Good afternoon, Richard Shea here with Sawin and Shea. As you are aware, due to COVID-19, there had been a lot of moratoriums on place regarding debt collection and especially related to utilities. Well, as noted in the Indianapolis Star, just yesterday, those moratoriums are starting to come to an end. So let’s talk a little bit about what to do if you’re in a situation where you are behind in your utilities and you’re facing potential shut off or termi
As COVID-19 continues to take its toll on our economy and our health, it also profoundly affects the livelihood of landlords across the country. With new efforts to maintain social distancing, trying to show your rental property to prospective new tenants might seem like a daunting and risky task. In a recent survey 40% of property managers identified showing units as one of the most challenging workflows to complete remotely.
Recently, the CFPB put forth a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that could potentially impact how businesses approach conducting collections and recovery.
What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv
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