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RIP Medical Debt Gets Thumbs Up From HHS OIG To Buy Directly From Providers

Account Recovery

Hospitals and healthcare organizations have been given permission by the Department of Health & Human Services’s Office of Inspector General to sell their debts directly to RIP Medical Debt without having to go through a third-party, according to an advisory opinion released last week. The OIG’s advisory opinion was released following a petition from RIP … The post RIP Medical Debt Gets Thumbs Up From HHS OIG To Buy Directly From Providers appeared first on AccountsRecovery

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How to Win Back Clients After COVID-19

Enterprise Recovery

Businesses and organizations are pushing through the effects of the pandemic on the economy, their industry or their customer response. At the time of writing this, there is no such thing as "after COVID-19" however experts are learning more each day. While everyone is searching for the next normal, it's important to consider how the virus has affected your client relationships and customer service.

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Debt Collections Good For the Economy

American Profit Recovery

There are many activities that help boost our economy. A healthy jobs market, business spending, banks lending money as well as consumer spending. But did you know that debt collections were also a big part of a healthy economy? For the consumer that may be in debt or having issues trying to catch up on financial obligations, they might not think so.

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Which Hotels Have Handled COVID-19 the Best?

Nerd Wallet

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned travel upside down, and the hotel industry has been forced to cope with a constantly changing landscape of traveler expectations. From new cancellation policies to improved cleaning and social distancing procedures, major hotel brands have scrambled to adapt to the new reality. But which hotel brands have adapted best?

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Solve Your Firms Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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Consumer Groups Appeal FCC’s TCPA Ruling on P2P Texts

Account Recovery

A number of consumer advocacy groups have asked the Federal Communications Commission to re-think a Declaratory Ruling related to interpreting how peer-to-peer messages are defined under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Last month, the FCC ruled that a calling platform does not meet the definition of autodialer under the TCPA — whether it is used … The post Consumer Groups Appeal FCC’s TCPA Ruling on P2P Texts appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How Can I Eliminate Tax Debts In Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

One of the things that people hear about bankruptcy is that it usually doesn’t discharge some debts owed to the government, like taxes. Even if you have a large burden of tax debt that is making it extremely difficult to reconcile your finances, bankruptcy can’t always help. However, here is some good news: You actually can eliminate and/or get some immediate relief from some tax debts in bankruptcy under certain circumstances.

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Where U.S. Citizens Can Travel Right Now

Nerd Wallet

The coronavirus pandemic is far from over, and with the United States being one of the hardest hit countries, U.S. citizens are finding themselves blocked from entering many countries during the peak of summer. Europe, which is a favorite vacation destination for many, has basically closed its borders to U.S. citizens. If you’re hoping to. Elina Geller is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Spire Recovery Solutions Earns SOC 1 Type 1 Certification

Account Recovery

Spire Recovery Solutions, a professional, nationally licensed full-service debt collection agency, announces the successful completion of the extensive Service Organization Control (SOC) 1 Type 1 audit from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. “Our team is very excited to share the news of our SOC 1 certification,” says Spire Recovery Solutions’ Chief Compliance Officer … The post Spire Recovery Solutions Earns SOC 1 Type 1 Certification appeared first on AccountsRecover

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

Collecting outstanding debt isn’t an easy process. If a consumer has allowed their obligations to go into delinquency they’re usually either experiencing significant financial difficulty, they’re grossly irresponsible, or they have no intention of paying. None of these situations are amenable to fast debt recovery. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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3 Steps Young Families Can Take to Build a Financially Secure Future

Credit Corp

Young families looking to achieve financial stability should consider several foundational steps… Click To Tweet. Young families looking to achieve financial stability should consider several foundational steps early on. These steps include making a plan to repay personal debts, saving up for a down payment on a house, and planning for the unexpected.

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Pell Grants: Dwindling Power to Help At-Need Students

Nerd Wallet

Tuition bills are coming due, and while millions of students across the country are weighing the risks of going back to college in the middle of a pandemic, the most financially strapped students carry an added burden of dwindling aid. For Americans living in the lowest income brackets, college represents a way up the socioeconomic. Elizabeth Renter is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Three AGs File Suit Against OCC to Block ‘Valid When Made’ Rule

Account Recovery

The Attorneys General of California, New York, and Illinois yesterday filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, seeking to block the implementation of a new rule that ensures the terms of a loan remain valid after the loan has been sold to a non-bank entity, a key component when buying … The post Three AGs File Suit Against OCC to Block ‘Valid When Made’ Rule appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Reduce Accounts Receivable for your Dental Office

Nexa Collect

As a full-time dentist and businessperson with a solitary dental practice, you are obligated to borrow values from both professions to form a devised strategy to effectively run your business. You are aware that a business establishment does not run on “debit” and that you will need all finances to be straightened out in order to keep your practice from hitting the bottom of the barrel.

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How Collection Agencies Minimize Effort and Maximize Results with the Right Software

Navigating collections in the dynamic financial landscape presents multifaceted challenges. Organizations face pressures to maintain standards alongside software challenges like regulatory adaptations, data integration, security, workflow optimization, and automation. Finding the right software can save time and money. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly.

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TrueAccord Welcomes Laura Marino, Chief Product Officer, and Charles Deutsch, General Manager of Financial Services

True Accord

As the US is starting to understand the impact of COVID-19 and its aftermath on our economy, more consumers are expected to default and find themselves dealing with debt. Banks, lenders, and other financial players are accelerating their digital transformation roadmaps, shortening years’ worth of development into mere months, in an attempt to service consumers at scale while managing the complexities of our new normal and the limitations of outdated infrastructure.

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Credit Cards That Offer Preapproval Without a Hard Pull

Nerd Wallet

Traditionally, when you apply for a credit card, the card issuer conducts what’s known as a “hard pull” on your credit report to determine your creditworthiness. Such hard inquiries can ding your credit scores temporarily. But several credit card issuers offer a pre-qualification or preapproval process that lets you avoid that hit to your scores, at least.

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HHS Fines Provider $1M For Not Encrypting Data on Stolen Laptop

Account Recovery

A healthcare provider in Rhode Island has agreed to pay a fine of more than $1 million for alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) after an employee’s laptop computer was stolen and the protected health information (PHI) of more than 20,000 individuals was compromised. The problem for the provider — … The post HHS Fines Provider $1M For Not Encrypting Data on Stolen Laptop appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Calculating and Improving Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio

Nexa Collect

The quicker your business is able to collect on outstanding invoices, the healthier it will be financially. It’s better for cash flow purposes and saves money and headaches associated with trying to collect delinquent debts. The AR turnover ratio is a standard metric used to determine the pace with which businesses are able to collect their debts. It isn’t difficult to compute and knowing your company’s ratio will give you a benchmark against which you can judge attempts to collect invoices more

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges – Part 3: Commercial Mortgage Default Options Including Acceleration and Enforcement of Personal Guaranties

Jimerson Firm

In reviewing a loan file after a default by a borrower, lenders should evaluate whether the loan includes an acceleration clause and whether the loan is secured by any personal guaranties. With commercial loans, typically the loan documents will include an acceleration clause, which allows the lender to accelerate all or most of the remaining amounts due under the loan.

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6 Ways to Finance Your Home Improvement Project

Nerd Wallet

If you’ve been staring at the four walls of your home since March, you might feel an itch to finally finish your basement or update your bathroom tiles. As long as you’re at home, you might as well enjoy what you’re looking at, right? According to a survey by online lender LightStream, 73% of homeowners. Annie Millerbernd is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: amillerbernd@nerdwallet.com.

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Getting to Know Lawrence Laskey of Windham Professionals

Account Recovery

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Arbeit. Arbeit is a powerful, and easy to use communications platform that empowers businesses to reach more consumers. Innovative by nature, we are constantly listening to and understanding the businesses we partner with and developing long term industry relationships that allow us to be proactive in anticipating … The post Getting to Know Lawrence Laskey of Windham Professionals appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Brand Building Strategies for Debt Collection Agencies | Arbeit

Arbeit Software

Is brand building important in the debt collection industry? Sean Williams , Principal at Williams, Rush & Associates thinks so, and shares his strategies for building a positive reputation.

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How To Optimize Cash Flow: Your Roadmap To Resilience!

Speaker: Genevieve Hancock, CPA

Cash flow isn’t just about balancing numbers - it's about ensuring your organization is positioned for both immediate stability and long-term success. Understanding that cash flow management fuels every decision, every opportunity, and every growth phase is critical. But how can you shift from simply managing cash to strategically optimizing it for resilience?

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Peering Over The Edge Of The Financial Cliff

Fico Collections

Financial Cliff: Desperate Times. The hopes of a fairly speedy return to a ‘Covid-normal’ in Australia have been dashed as Victoria has entered a second wave of infections. There is further evidence overseas that future spikes will continue to occur as countries attempt to relax restrictions. This all points to the likelihood of a protracted period of economic uncertainty as governments act to contain outbreaks when, and where, they appear.

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Back-to-School Shopping in 2020: How to Save Amid Uncertainty

Nerd Wallet

Back-to-school shopping is an expensive chore in a normal year; this year is anything but normal. But with August upon us, stores are putting out back-to-school displays in anticipation of children needing to learn, whether in the classroom or at home. Two-fifths (40%) of parents with children in K-12 or college anticipate their children will. Elizabeth Renter is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Another Appeals Court Sides With Marks in Defining ATDS Under TCPA

Account Recovery

Add the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to the list of Circuits in which the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system is not ARM-industry friendly, putting that team ahead 3-2 heading into the final rounds of a fight which will ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court. The Sixth Circuit yesterday affirmed … The post Another Appeals Court Sides With Marks in Defining ATDS Under TCPA appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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You received an OSHA citation, now what? Steps any business should consider in response to an OSHA citation

Jimerson Firm

Within the last six months an inspector from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) visited your premises and you just received a “Citation and Notification of Penalty” for violations allegedly identified during the OSHA inspection. Now what? OSHA citations can be confusing, frustrating, carry heavy penalties, and must be responded to within a rather short fifteen working days.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.