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CFPB Proposes Rule to Ban Medical Debt from Credit Reports

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Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed rule to amend Regulation V, which implements the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), as to medical information and debt. This proposed rule...more

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New York Broadly Revises Hospital Financial Assistance, Medical Debt Collection and Related Requirements

Effective October 20, 2024, New York hospitals must have in place State-mandated changes to their financial assistance (“FA”) programs (including FA eligibility criteria and debt collection practices) and their practices...more

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General Counsel of the CFPB Delivers Remarks Focusing on Medical Collections and Tenant Screening

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In a recent speech at the National Consumer Law Center/National Association of Consumer Advocates Spring Training, Seth Frotman, General Counsel of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau), focused on medical...more

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Washington State Attorney General wins two suits under medical billing practices

On February 1, the Attorney General from Washington State successfully sued a large healthcare group to pay over $158 million for settlement of funds under the state’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The Washington AG stated...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Initiates FCRA Rulemaking on Medical Debt and Data Brokers

On September 21, the CFPB announced that it has initiated a rulemaking process under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) that would remove medical bills from consumer credit reports. The CFPB also published an Outline...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB holds hearing on medical billing and collections

On July 11, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra delivered prepared remarks at a public hearing on medical billing and collections. Chopra commented on the prevalence of medical debt in the country, which affects over 100 million...more

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CFPB report highlights problems military families have experienced with digital payment apps

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On June 20, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued its Office of Servicemember Affairs Annual Report, which analyzes consumer complaints received from servicemembers, veterans, and their families for...more

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CFPB Will Enforce Laws Preventing the Collection/Reporting of Medical Debts Barred by the NSA

As part of the Biden administration’s focus on enforcement of the No Surprises Act (NSA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a bulletin (the Bulletin) indicating that it will closely review the...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

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