A bill that would remove medical debt from consumer credit reports gains momentum in California. Monique Limón #California #healthcare #healthpolicy
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The Mirror Indy recently quoted our Director, Dr. Erin Macey, in an article on the urgency of creating medical debt legislation in Indiana: "We all have human bodies to take care of, and we have not built a system that allows all people to afford to do that." Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/eAMGUhYu #medicaldebt #debt #medicine #affordablehealthcare #healthcare
‘I’m not going without food’: Hoosiers burdened by medical debt call for change
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With about $88 billion of healthcare debt currently in collections, we can expect greater efforts from state and federal governments to protect patients from unfair collection practices. New York and Colorado both recently passed laws to prohibit the credit reporting of #medical #debt. Read more from Ballard Spahr LLP: https://lnkd.in/eKQjhgNa #consumerfinance #consumerprotection #consumerdebt #healthcare
CO and NY enact laws to prevent reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus | Consumer Finance Monitor
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New state legislature in Virginia places prohibitions on medical debt credit reporting. The new bill prohibits collection entities from reporting a collection or attempts at collection of a medical debt to a consumer reporting agency. Click the article below to learn more details! #virginia #va #statelegislation #virginiahealthcare #virginiacreditreporting #virginiamedicaldebt #revenuerecovery #revenuecycle #rcm #revenuecyclemanagement #medicaldebt #medical #medicalbilling #healthcarefinance #healthcaredebt #healthcare #healthsystems #healthcaresystems #healthcarefacilities #earlyout #baddebtcollections #ridiculouslynice #americollect https://lnkd.in/eePTNxvY
Virgina Medical Debt Credit Reporting Law Passed
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New York has become the second state to prohibit the reporting of medical debt to credit bureaus. While medical debt can still go to collection agencies, it will no longer be reported to patient credit reports. As the ambulance industry continues to navigate patient debt collection, it's important to assess processes and tools to maximize self-pay return wherever possible. #MedicalDebt #CreditReports #SelfPay #DebtCollection #AmbulanceIndustry #emsneedscompensation #ems #ambulanceservices #ambulancebilling #EMTs #paramedics https://lnkd.in/eR4R3h7y
New York removes medical debt from credit reports
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Challenging the Status Quo of Healthcare Revenue Cycle | Founder of Tarpon Health | Host of "My Good Friends" Podcast | Founder of the RCM Leaders Forum
You probably already heard the news that medical debt is going to be banned completely from credit reports. This had already been trending this direction. “Our research shows that medical bills on your credit report aren't even predictive of whether you'll repay another type of loan. That means people's credit scores are being unjustly and inappropriately harmed by this practice,” Chopra said. Well…since you’ve managed to take a very complicated idea and reduce it so well. My response is that people aren’t paying medical bills so of course you are seeing this. Like I say all the time, “Name a bill that is lower in priority than a hospital bill”. In addition we are getting scathing articles in NYT and WSJ about collecting balances at all and then we don’t even have this now. So what do we do? Bribe people to pay? Asking up front isn’t working. Making it easier with online payments. I’m going to reiterate that how is this the providers responsibility to collect what insurance has deemed their policy? I don’t understand it and now collecting what we aren’t already collecting becomes harder. Makes sense. 😡 https://lnkd.in/g_QGv5zC
In sweeping change, Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit reports — ABC News
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💡 Managing medical debt is crucial for financial well-being. Did you know that medical debt in the U.S. totals over $220 billion? High healthcare costs and limited insurance coverage are major culprits. Taking proactive steps can alleviate the burden and ensure access to essential care. Together, let's navigate towards better financial health! 💪🏥 #MedicalDebt #FinancialWellness #healthcarecosts https://lnkd.in/gGjwzmsY
Navigating Medical Debt: Steps to Take When You Can't Pay - HealthLock Blog
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Illinois joins the growing list of states to add more regulation regarding medical debt. HB5290 and SB2933 aim to purchase medical debt and prohibits credit agencies from including negative information about medical debt in credit reports. Learn the full details at the article linked below! #illinois #il #hb5290 #sb2933 #medicaldebtlegislation #medicaldebtregulation #medicaldebtreliefact #medicaldebtforgiveness #revenuerecovery #revenuecycle #rcm #revenuecyclemanagement #revcycle #medicaldebt #medical #medicalbilling #healthcarefinance #healthcaredebt #healthcare #healthsystems #healthcaresystems #healthcarefacilities #earlyout #baddebtcollections #ridiculouslynice #americollect https://lnkd.in/gbfcSbh5
Illinois HB5290 and SB2933 Add to Medical Debt Legislation
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NY state has had no credit reporting effective since the first of 2024. Patient centric communication , delivered in a concierge manor and bespoken tool options for patient selection with in self pay are key. However, this is very complex and hard for patients to understand fully. Insurance companies making more patient responsibility year over year. Just frustrates patients further and requires a refined skill to educate the patient on what has changed year over year. This requires complex details to be refined to more easily explain options that works best for the patient and choice of how to handle their care plan that is best for them. Hospitals need to be able to operate, advance care and help their communities. The more complex or care not compensated further stresses health systems financially. Law makers need to understand the full picture of the impacts and downstream disadvantages this creates.
Challenging the Status Quo of Healthcare Revenue Cycle | Founder of Tarpon Health | Host of "My Good Friends" Podcast | Founder of the RCM Leaders Forum
You probably already heard the news that medical debt is going to be banned completely from credit reports. This had already been trending this direction. “Our research shows that medical bills on your credit report aren't even predictive of whether you'll repay another type of loan. That means people's credit scores are being unjustly and inappropriately harmed by this practice,” Chopra said. Well…since you’ve managed to take a very complicated idea and reduce it so well. My response is that people aren’t paying medical bills so of course you are seeing this. Like I say all the time, “Name a bill that is lower in priority than a hospital bill”. In addition we are getting scathing articles in NYT and WSJ about collecting balances at all and then we don’t even have this now. So what do we do? Bribe people to pay? Asking up front isn’t working. Making it easier with online payments. I’m going to reiterate that how is this the providers responsibility to collect what insurance has deemed their policy? I don’t understand it and now collecting what we aren’t already collecting becomes harder. Makes sense. 😡 https://lnkd.in/g_QGv5zC
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Facing medical debt? Partnering with a medical billing expert can be a game-changer. They help negotiate costs, correct billing errors and secure manageable payment plans, saving you time and stress. With proposed changes in medical debt reporting, having a dedicated advocate becomes even more crucial. Ensure your finances and health are in good hands by leveraging the expertise of a medical billing partner. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VSDR8C #MedicalBilling #HealthcareAdvocate #MedicalDebt #FinancialHealth #DebtRelief #HealthcareCosts #BillingErrors #PatientAdvocacy #FinancialWellness #MedicalExpenses
How to deal with medical debt
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Medical debt is a pressing issue that affects many individuals and families, causing financial strain and negatively impacting credit scores. The CFPB has taken steps to protect consumers from unfair practices, such as requiring credit reporting agencies to remove paid medical debts from credit reports. However, there are still challenges in enforcing these regulations. More measures must be implemented to alleviate the burden of medical debt on consumers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfRV4evs To discuss your cost containment and medical claims negotiation needs: If your organisation is based outside of the USA, please contact Penfield's Head of International Business, Faz Subhani, at fsubhani@penfieldcare.com or call +44 7719 114999. For US based companies, please contact Penfield's Head of US Business Development, Johnathan Clarke, at jclarke@penfieldcare.com or call 819-578-5270. #USAhospital #medicine #medicalclaimsnegotiation #medicalcostcontainment #reducehealthcosts #medicalassistanceinAmerica #healthinsurance #healthcarecosts #UShospital
With Medical Debt Burdening Millions, a Financial Regulator Steps In to Help - KFF Health News
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