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CFPB Reverses Position on Removing Medical Debt From Credit Reports

CFPB Reverses Position on Removing Medical Debt From Credit Reports
CFPB Reverses Position on Removing Medical Debt From Credit Reports
May 26, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

America’s consumer protection watchdog has switched its position on removing medical debt from credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Indian Health Service Cautions Vendors About Improper Medical Bills
Indian Health Service Cautions Vendors About Improper Medical Bills
December 12, 2024  |  Healthcare Financing

The Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have written a joint letter addressing improper bills and collection on improper bills targeting IHS-approved Purchased/Referred...

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CFPB Says Debt Collectors Try to Collect on Already-Paid Medical Bills
CFPB Says Debt Collectors Try to Collect on Already-Paid Medical Bills
September 05, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has found that debt collectors are using illegal tactics, and it is taking steps to ensure they follow consumer financial...

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3 Big Ideas: A Sneak Peek at the Women’s Wellness Index Report
3 Big Ideas: A Sneak Peek at the Women’s Wellness Index Report
July 01, 2024  |  Healthcare

Women are feeling the economic toll that healthcare bills exact, and for those without a financial safety net to fall back on, this burden can...

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CFPB Targets Medical Debt — That Could Increase the Cost of Healthcare
CFPB Targets Medical Debt — That Could Increase the Cost of Healthcare
June 24, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rules that seek to remove medical debt from credit reports and cap card late fees are proving wildly popular...

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CFPB Issues Proposed Rule Banning Medical Bills From Credit Reports
CFPB Issues Proposed Rule Banning Medical Bills From Credit Reports
June 11, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a proposed rule that would ban medical bills from credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Nearly One-Third of Healthcare Providers Are Waiting for $100K+ in B2B Payments
Nearly One-Third of Healthcare Providers Are Waiting for $100K+ in B2B Payments
May 01, 2024  |  Healthcare

Late business-to-business (B2B) payments aren’t just a headache for the people in the accounts receivable (AR) department; for some businesses, past due payments can mean the difference...

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CFPB: Medical Bills Plague Lower-Income Americans 
CFPB: Medical Bills Plague Lower-Income Americans 
April 29, 2024  |  CFPB

New government data shows 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Unemployment dropped 3.8% last month, offering another sign that the U.S. economy is on a slow but steady upward trajectory. Get the Full Story Complete...

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