Account Recovery

MARCH 5, 2024

FDCPA Suit Accuses Defendant of Furnishing Incorrect Information, Leaving Plaintiff Unable to Find Place to Live Judge Certifies Class in FDCPA Suit Over Post-Judgment Interest CFPB Denies Petition to Set Aside CID Filed by Bankrupt Company Report Notes Dividing Line Between Healthcare Debts That Will Be Paid and Those That Won’t WORTH NOTING: How (..)

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Account Recovery

MAY 2, 2025

Background: Latest developments: Between the lines: What theyre saying: Whats next: The court still must formally approve the consent judgment. If it does, the rule will be vacated, and the CFPB will be barred from enforcing it.

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Account Recovery

MAY 9, 2023

The post Appeals Court Vacates Part of Summary Judgment Ruling in FDCPA Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

MAY 6, 2025

Judge Rules in Favor of Defendant in State Law Claims Over ID Theft A District Court judge in Hawaii has granted a defendants motion for summary judgment on claims it violated state law when it attempted to collect on a debt the plaintiff claims was the result of having his identity stolen. More details here. KTASuperStore).

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the U.S., announced yesterday it will cancel judgment liens tied to unpaid medical debt across its six-state service area. This initiative is a critical step forward in making healthcare more affordable and accessible.”

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Account Recovery

JUNE 30, 2023

In what I imagine is a scenario that is all-too familiar inside collection agencies across the country, a District Court judge in Washington has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it attempted to collect on an unpaid healthcare debt before it […] (..)

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Account Recovery

JULY 12, 2022

An organization seeking to put a measure on the ballot in Arizona this November that would increase the amounts that consumers can shield from garnishments to pay medical debts while also lowering the judgment interest rate on medical debt turned in twice as many signatures as needed last week, and is “likely” headed to the … The (..)

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 25, 2022

Supreme Court Rejects Industry Arguments Attempting to Keep Garnishment Question off Ballot appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 8, 2022

A trial is scheduled for this week in Arizona to challenge adding an item to the November ballot that would give residents of the state the opportunity to increase the amounts that consumers can shield from garnishments to pay medical debts while also lowering the judgment interest rate on medical debt.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 18, 2022

A state court judge in Arizona yesterday rejected an industry-led challenge to a voter initiative that is scheduled to be on the ballot this November that would raise the limits on what can be shielded from wage garnishments while also lowering the judgment interest rate, leading the group to quickly file an appeal with the … The post Judge Rules (..)

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A state court judge in Arizona has granted a temporary restraining order halting the enactment of a measure approved by voters last month that increases the amount that is shielded from garnishments to pay medical debts while also lowering judgment interest rates that can be charged.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 25, 2022

A District Court judge in Tennessee has partially granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a … The post Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant on Hunstein Claim, Denies MSJ on TCPA ATDS Claim appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 23, 2022

… The post Industry Vows to Appeal Ruling Denying Challenge to Arizona Garnishment Law first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 18, 2023

These debts can be unpaid hospital bills, doctor’s office fees, or any other expenses related to healthcare that a patient has not paid. This could involve filing a lawsuit to seek a judgment for the amount owed. Payment Plans and Negotiations : Sometimes, the collection agency might be willing to negotiate the debt.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 24, 2022

Aside from judgments from family court, New York currently allows all judgment creditors the same opportunities to enforce their judgments. The remedies available differ based on whether the judgment is entered against a natural person, an individual, or a corporation. That is until now. Lien on Property.

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On Guard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

More specifically, 51,8% see the future of credit management tied to AI integration and over half (55,5%) expect the credit manager’s role to evolve toward providing strategic counsel, underscoring the need for human judgment alongside AI tools.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 3, 2020

Is garnishing PPP or CARES Act funds an option for satisfying outstanding monies owed to judgment creditors? Although New York has liberal laws on judgment enforcement, CPLR Sect 5222-a provides a laundry list of funds exempt from creditors’ reach. The post Can a NY Judgment Creditor Garnish PPP or Other CARES Act Funds?

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The Kaplan Group

APRIL 24, 2025

Legal Tools Growingbut Limited More than 70% of B2B debt lawsuits result in default judgments, but only half of those are successfully enforced. For older debt or legal cases, actual creditor recovery drops to 10% or less. Creditors increasingly rely on court action for high-balance debts, but delays and debtor insolvency remain obstacles.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A District Court judge in New Jersey has denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment, determined that a plaintiff had standing to sue because of a barcode that was visible through the window of an envelope, and certified a class in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit. A copy of the ruling in Morales […]

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Finding that the defendant debt collector was entitled to rely on the information provided by its client about the name of the debtor, a district court judge in Washington state granted summary judgment in favor of Puget Sound Collections, Inc. PSC) in a Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) case. Angela Campbell v.

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TCPA

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri granted summary judgment for a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that allegedly violated the TCPA by sending unsolicited advertisements via fax to thousands of healthcare providers. Earlier this week, the U.S. The defendant … Continue reading →

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Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 15, 2016

A district court in Illinois has slammed the door on an attempt to moot a class action by coupling an offer of judgment with a motion under Rule 67 to deposit funds with the court. On the same day, the defendant made an offer of judgment in the same amount plus accrued costs. Genesis Healthcare Corp. In Wendell H. dissenting).

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Better Credit Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

mostly collects on debt in the healthcare industry. When your healthcare provider is unsuccessful at collecting your debt, they could contact a third-party agency such as H&R Accounts. H&R Accounts is a small debt collections agency headquartered in East Moline, Illinois. A division of Avadyne Health, H&R Collections, Inc.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In 2021, the allowable legal rate of interest that could be imputed on a consumer debt and added to a potential judgment against a consumer debtor was reduced from 9% to 2%. Creditors collecting debt in New York are allowed to restrain monies from a third party to satisfy the judgment entered.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

While the bill hasn’t moved an inch in the six weeks since it’s been introduced, it’s what could happen months from now that may be of concern for the healthcare and accounts receivable management industries. During a meeting in Albuquerque last week to discuss the bill and the state of medical debt, Rep.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 17, 2023

On cross-motions for judgment on the benefits claim, the district court determined that United’s denial of benefits was arbitrary and capricious because the denial letters did not explicitly address the opinions of the treating providers and did not provide an analysis of the patient’s medical history with citations to the medical record.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

JANUARY 15, 2018

The decision is important because it interprets the 2012 FCC Healthcare Exemption as providing an exemption as to prior written consent rather than a wholesale exemption from consent. The hospital moved for judgment on the pleadings and asserted, as an affirmative defense, Mr. Latner’s prior express consent.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 18, 2023

Historically, health plan benefit denial letters have utilized more pattern language regarding the basis for the denial, without including a lengthy individual analysis of the administrator’s clinical judgment. For example, in Brian J.

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Burr Forman

APRIL 20, 2021

The proposed changes, which are set out in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), are a part of the broader initiative to promote value-based care, enable better coordination among healthcare providers, and facilitate patient autonomy and engagement. Increased Access to Individuals’ Protected Health Information (PHI). Download PDF.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you’ve fallen behind on healthcare payments, that’s probably why BCA is on your report. As far as collections are concerned, they primarily target debts in the healthcare industry. Here are a few of the issues they encounter frequently: Judgments. That’s especially true of medical debts, which can be overwhelming at times.

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CICM

JUNE 30, 2023

It involves paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. You can also talk to your healthcare provider or a mental health professional. Practising being present, rather than getting caught up in endless thoughts and worries, is an excellent way to stay grounded. Do not struggle alone.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The agency focuses on medical debt , working with both small local healthcare providers and large hospitals. If you’ve fallen behind on your healthcare payments or forgot about an outstanding balance on an old account, it may have been turned over to DRSI. Repossessions. Hard inquiries. Identity fraud.

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On Guard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

More specifically, 51,8% see the future of credit management tied to AI integration and over half (55,5%) expect the credit managers role to evolve toward providing strategic counsel, underscoring the need for human judgment alongside AI tools.

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TCPA

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Depending on whether youre a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of person, plaintiff and defendant both won or both lost when a judge in the Northern District of Illinois recently denied in one fell swoop both the defendants motion for summary judgment and the plaintiffs motion for class certification.

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Fraser

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

District Court for the Southern District of New York, and moved for summary judgment. On April 14, New York filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against the DOL and the Secretary of Labor in the U.S. Work Availability Requirement Under the FFCRA. Intermittent Leave Provisions.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the complaint, the AGs alleged the defendants “initiated millions of [r]obocalls[] advertising various goods and services, including healthcare products” to residential and/or cellular telephone numbers without obtaining consumers’ prior express consent.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

DFS primarily collects on healthcare debt, as well as: Commercial debt. DFS is a third-party collections agency with its headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. The agency can be reached at the following address: 3710 West Greenway Road, Suite 131. Phoenix, Arizona 85053. Credit card debt. Utility debt. Identity fraud. Foreclosures. Bankruptcy.

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