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Oregon SB 605 Prevents Medical Debt Credit Reporting

Update: 6/12/2025 In early June the Oregon Senate agreed with the House changes to SB 605 and sent it to Governor Tina Kotek, who is

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Revoked CFPB Advisory Opinion Regarding Medical Debt

On Friday, April 11, 2025, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced its plans to revoke its advisory opinion on medical debt in a court

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California SB 825 to Counteract CFPB Changes

New legislation, California SB 825 has been introduced in California to counteract the recent changes to the Consumer Financial Protection Breau (CFPB). The bill would

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Americollect Teammate’s “We Develop the Next” Achievement

At Americollect, we take the professional growth of our teammates to heart, which is why one of our core values is “We Develop the Next”.

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Alabama SB 210 Sets Sights on Hospital Liens

Alabama SB 210 was recently introduced and would modify existing laws regarding hospital liens. The bill was introduced in early March and is currently in the Senate

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Maryland HB 268 May Impact Low-Income Patient Recoveries

A bill in Maryland that was pre-filed in the House in 2024 has passed the House and Senate. If it is signed by Maryland Governor

“STOP,” “QUIT,” “OPT OUT,” “CANCEL,” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” – Navigating the FCC’s Revocation Rule Changes Effective April 2025

New Revocation Guidelines Take Effect April 11, 2025 Effective today, April 11, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) introduced important updates to how consumers —