medical debt

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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Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports May Have Unintended Consequences
Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports May Have Unintended Consequences
January 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The promise of eliminating medical debt from credit reports — per the finalized rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — is that consumers’...

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CFPB Bans Medical Debt From Consumer Credit Reports
CFPB Bans Medical Debt From Consumer Credit Reports
January 07, 2025  |  Debt

Medical debt will no longer appear on consumers’ credit reports under a new government rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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$3 Billion HealthTech Merger Aims to Cure Late Payments
$3 Billion HealthTech Merger Aims to Cure Late Payments
September 05, 2024  |  Healthcare

New Mountain Capital is reportedly combining three HealthTech firms in a $3 billion deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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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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Weave Debuts Payment Reminders for Medical Practices
Weave Debuts Payment Reminders for Medical Practices
August 27, 2024  |  Healthcare Financing

Weave has debuted a feature to help healthcare practices collect more outstanding balances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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House Republicans Slam CFPB’s Medical Bill Proposal
House Republicans Slam CFPB’s Medical Bill Proposal
August 15, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

House Republicans are attacking a proposal that would remove medical bills from consumer credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CFPB Finds Failures in Loan Collection and Medical Credit Cards
CFPB Finds Failures in Loan Collection and Medical Credit Cards
July 02, 2024  |  CFPB

The companies collecting Americans’ student loans, auto loans and medical payments have some work to do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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McHenry Says CFPB Proposal Would ‘Severely Impair’ Credit Report Accuracy
McHenry Says CFPB Proposal Would ‘Severely Impair’ Credit Report Accuracy
June 11, 2024  |  CFPB

House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairman Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., condemned a proposed rule announced Tuesday (June 11) by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), saying...

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