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Seventh Circuit Signals Ongoing Importance of Compliance with Medicare “Bad Debt” Regulations

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In a recent decision, U.S. ex rel. Sibley v. Univ. of Chicago Medical Center, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit considered allegations that two medical billing and debt collection companies, Medical Business...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] Navigating the Challenges of Medical Debt Recovery - October 19th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

With Medical Debt Hitting $140 Billion, Hospitals Are Taking Action. How Can You Maximize Collections While Minimizing Risks? Find Out at a New Manatt Webinar... New research published in the Journal of the American...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

The TCPA and Healthcare: Consent, Exemptions and Risk Mitigation

Editor’s Note: The average cost of a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) settlement is estimated at $6.6 million—and healthcare is among the top three industries being targeted for TCPA litigation. Though its sponsors in...more

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Health Care Providers Beware: Consumer Finance Regulations Apply Medical Debt Collection

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While the prosecution of consumer banks and other lenders is the type of federal regulation that typically makes the headlines, many of the same debt collection regulations also apply to the collection of medical debts....more

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The State AG Report Weekly Update

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2018 AG Elections- Democrat Constance Anastopoulo Declares Candidacy for South Carolina Attorney General- Democrat Constance Anastopoulo announced her campaign for South Carolina AG in 2018....more

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CFPB Continues Its Focus on Medical Debt

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Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a consent order with two debt collection law firms specializing in medical debt. This action is similar to prior CFPB enforcement actions taken against debt...more

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Avoiding the Costly “Robo No-No”

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) was enacted to protect consumers from intrusive robocalls, but Congress probably did not foresee that it would result in a windfall for plaintiff’s lawyers. Virtually every...more

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“Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You.” The FCC’s Latest TCPA Ruling Imposes Even More Restrictions on Telemarketing Calls and Texts

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On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission released the Omnibus Declaratory Ruling and Order (the Order) it adopted on June 18. The Order addresses requests for clarification regarding requirements under the...more

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