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The latest collection articles and topics impacting the industry
At Americollect, we are dedicated to being a resource where you can obtain collections articles and information on all the latest topics impacting the industry.
No-Show Fees to Put Your Costs at Ease
Patient no-shows can be a drain on your facility. Not only does it waste the time of your physicians and other staff, but it also
Above and Beyond Credit Bureau Data: A/B Test Leads to Fruitful Outcomes
Snapshot When clients place bad debt accounts with us, we don’t simply take the information provided and immediately begin trying to collect on the account.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Changes to Credit Header Information May Have Far Reaching Impacts to Your Healthcare Organization
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing a change to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA) to remove all medical debt from the credit
Will Your Agency Stay in the Revenue Cycle Management Industry?
Shaking Ground Under Revenue Cycle Management There has been a lot of turmoil in the revenue cycle management industry – specifically medical debt collections –
CFPB Proposed Rules to Remove Medical Debt from All Credit Reports
The SBREFA Outline In late September, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) outline that would have
Credit Bureaus Conspiracy Regarding Unpaid Medical Bills
There has been a lot of upheaval ever since the three big credit reporting agencies – TransUnion, Equifax and Experian – announced that they were
Outsourcing RCM (Early Out and Bad Debt Collections)
There are many challenges that face health systems and hospitals internally, including staffing, income flow and the cost of patient care. Outside influences such as
Healthcare Legislation May Jolt Medical Debt Collection
New Bill, Big Potential Impact New healthcare legislation was introduced in the Senate that could have a huge financial impact on your facility. The new
Healthcare Regulation Round-Up
Federal regulations for bad debt collections make an impact on your revenue stream, but state legislation is also constantly changing. At Americollect, we frequently review
Health Insurance Trends Driving Medical Debt
The Buzz Medical debt is a persistent problem for hospitals that are doing their best to provide quality care to the communities they serve. Financial
Is More Healthcare Regulation Coming from a CFPB Watchdog?
As the medical debt collections landscape continues to change, more healthcare regulations may be on the horizon. On July 6, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection
Recover More Money With a 24/7 IVR System
Living in a 24/7/365 World Americollect understands that different people have different needs when it comes to making payments on their medical bills. While our