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APRIL 9, 2021

Judge Partially Grants MTD in Class-Action; Bill Introduced to Forgive Healthcare Workers’ Student Loans appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A District Court judge in Illinois has denied a healthcare provider’s motion to dismiss a claim it violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (ICFA) and a collection agency’s motion to strike class allegations it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in a debt parking case on a medical debt.

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Account Recovery

MAY 25, 2022

A complaint has been filed in federal court in California accusing a number of healthcare providers and a collection agency of violating state law as well as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to collect on a debt that was incurred as a result of injuries suffered while the plaintiff was working and … The post Complaint Accuses (..)

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Account Recovery

JUNE 30, 2023

In what I imagine is a scenario that is all-too familiar inside collection agencies across the country, a District Court judge in Washington has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it attempted to collect on an unpaid healthcare debt before it […] (..)

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

… The post HHS Fines Providers For Not Providing Medical Records; Why Collectors Need to Pay Attention appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

COMPLAINT ACCUSES HOSPITAL, AGENCY OF TRYING TO COLLECT ON WORKER’S COMP DEBT A plaintiff has accused two healthcare providers and a collection operation ion California of violating the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to collect on debts that were allegedly incurred after the (..)

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Credit Management Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Even before the pandemic hit, healthcare providers have known the importance of being respectful when contacting patients about outstanding bills. Now, there are additional steps you must add to your debt collection practices. Now, there are additional steps you must add to your debt collection practices.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 18, 2023

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. You should prioritize paying off your medical debts to avoid credit damage.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

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?

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 5, 2023

If I am reading this case right — and I will remind you that I am not a lawyer, I just play one on webinars — a District Court judge in Illinois — the home of no standing rulings — has determined a plaintiff has standing in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit against … The post Judge Partially Denies MTD, Rules (..)

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A District Court judge in New Jersey has denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment, determined that a plaintiff had standing to sue because of a barcode that was visible through the window of an envelope, and certified a class in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 16, 2023

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld — albeit in a split decision — a medical debt collection law in Nevada that was enacted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that the law is not pre-empted by either the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or the Fair Credit Reporting Act, […]

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 25, 2021

The plaintiffs in a suit that was filed seeking to overturn a new medical debt collection law in Nevada have filed a motion to amend their complaint, seeking to add in a new argument that the law creates a false sense of urgency in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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Account Recovery

JULY 21, 2021

The defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case where a lower court’s dismissal was reversed over the inclusion of a barcode on the envelope containing a collection letter has filed a petition with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals for an en banc rehearing, arguing that the Supreme Court’s ruling in TransUnion v.

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Account Recovery

JULY 7, 2021

The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has reversed the dismissal of a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the disclosure of an individual’s Internal Reference Number — which included the first 10 characters of the individual’s street address — is sufficient for the individual to have suffered a concrete (..)

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Account Recovery

APRIL 23, 2021

Preferred Collection and Management Services, a class-action lawsuit has been filed in New York federal court accusing a debt collector of violating Section 1692c(b) and 1692f of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act … The post First Class-Action Suit, post-Hunstein, Filed in N.Y.

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Account Recovery

MAY 9, 2023

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has vacated a lower court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of a collector that was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, ruling the District Court judge made a mistake and should have considered a summary judgment motion filed by the plaintiff as a partial … The post Appeals (..)

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Legislation was introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate yesterday that seeks to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act with respect to how medical debts are collected. The bills, called the Medical Debt Relief Act, were introduced by Sen.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 27, 2023

Overshadowed by the Appeals Court ruling on the CFPB’s funding structure and the enforcement action against Portfolio Recovery Associates late last week was the introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives that aims to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to institute a two-year prohibition on the collection of medical debt (..)

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 31, 2023

A District Court judge in New Jersey has dismissed a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action, ruling the plaintiffs lack standing to sue because they did not suffer a concrete injury when the defendant left voicemails using its official company name after sending letters to the plaintiffs using a different company name.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 11, 2023

Even when medical care may otherwise be covered by insurance or financial assistance, patients may be pitched these products by their health care providers who then pass the administration of patient billing and collections over to financial service companies.” On this basis, the agencies are seeking information about: The market.

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Debt Collection Answers

MAY 18, 2023

Even the most carefully crafted financial plan can be thrown off by unforeseen healthcare costs. Adding to the burden, specialized debt collectors in the medical industry can compound the stress of an already challenging situation. Capio Partners is one such agency that focuses on debt collection in the medical field.

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Credit Management Company

MARCH 23, 2021

More and more healthcare professionals are wrestling with this decision and many other questions regarding outsourcing their revenue cycle management. As healthcare organizations look to a post-pandemic world, the ability to enhance cash flow grows in importance. Do They Have Healthcare Experience? Statistics from 2020.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 12, 2021

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. Preferred Collections and Management Services, Inc. , Preferred Collections and Management Services, Inc. , In Morales v.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Against this background, AG Bonta made recommendations to the agencies on how to protect consumers from harm in their use of medical payment products, including: The agencies should designate medical credit card debt as medical debt, not consumer debt, to ensure consumers receive the appropriate statutory protections.

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Nexa Collect

JULY 2, 2020

And, just like in other areas of the healthcare system, there can be uninsured individuals too that labs run testing for. Written Notices sent by a Collection Agency. Upfront cost for 5 Collection Demands is about $18 per account. Debtors pay directly to you, no other fees.

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Better Credit Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

H&R Accounts is a small debt collections agency headquartered in East Moline, Illinois. A division of Avadyne Health, H&R Collections, Inc. mostly collects on debt in the healthcare industry. They collect on debts for both smaller doctors’ offices and clinics and hospitals. Harassment.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

ARstrat specializes in healthcare debt, collecting on debts from some of the following types of providers nationwide: Academic healthcare facilities. So how exactly do debt collectors operate? They are employed by service providers/lenders to help collect on debts, earning a fee when you make a payment.

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Debt Collection Answers

MAY 18, 2023

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other laws provide you with rights and protections that you can use to fight back against such behavior. When dealing with a debt collector like ARS National Services, confirming that the debt is yours is important.

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Credit Management Company

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Some collection agencies make the mistake of pausing collection efforts during this time of the year to avoid increasing tension between the healthcare provider and the patient. The keys to successful collections during this time of year call for increased flexibility, diplomacy and a few of the following tips.

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Debt Collection Answers

MAY 18, 2023

Initially, the company provided collection services for the garment industry, which was prominent in the area then. As the business grew, Caine and Weiner expanded its services to other industries, such as healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 7, 2020

Mail RCS a Debt Validation Letter. Are you worried that RCS is contacting you by mistake about a debt you don’t actually owe? Thanks to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, debt collectors are legally required to present you with verification of your debt upon request. Healthcare services.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 18, 2022

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.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 14, 2020

Mail Americollect a debt validation letter. Mail Americollect a Debt Validation Letter. Another awesome benefit of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, debt collectors must present proof of the debt they claim you owe if you request it within 30 days. Medical collections. Early out services.

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Credit Management Company

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Menacing threats and middle-of-the-night phone calls are not the methods top debt collection agencies use. In fact, these tactics go against the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. That is why it is important to know how to hire a collection agency. Evaluate Their Customer Service.

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Credit Management Company

JUNE 14, 2022

To ensure you understand how important consumer rights are, we’ve put together an overview of consumer rights in debt collection. Debt Protection Laws. While this act does not excuse consumers from paying their debt, it does protect them from unfair or abusive debt collection tactics.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Furnishing medical debt is on the decline, in part due to structural challenges that can result in false and inaccurate information Most debt collectors collecting on unpaid medical bills do not have timely access to the healthcare providers’ billing and payment information.

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