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The latest collection articles and topics impacting the industry
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Medicare Bad Debt Checklist for PFS/Revenue Cycle Teams
Like it seems with everything in healthcare, Medicare Bad Debt is complex with a lot of rules to follow to allow for reimbursement. This checklist
The Benefits of a General Inbox
3 Key Points: With a general inbox, there is enhanced visibility for your team as everyone can see emails as they come in. A general
Navigating the New Landscape: Adjustments for Medicare Bad Debt in Light of Recent Trends
3 Key Points: 1. Medicare Bad Debt is experiencing many changes, including bad debt write-off timing and increased beneficiaries on Medicare Advantage Plans.2. Extending the
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