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92% of Health Providers Want Patients to Prepay

92% of Health Providers Want Patients to Prepay
92% of Health Providers Want Patients to Prepay
September 06, 2026  |  Healthcare

Americans are being asked to pay for costly medical procedures up front. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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

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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