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Are You Prepared for an IRS 501r Audit?
Three main points: The TIGTA listed 501r audits on its 2024 Annual Audit Plan. Most audits are remote, but on-site audits happen when there is
Virgina Medical Debt Credit Reporting Law Passed
On April 8, 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1370 into law, placing prohibitions on Virginia medical debt credit reporting. It prohibits “certain medical care
Health Care Cybersecurity Act
Three main points: The Change Healthcare cyberattack has had a major impact on the entire healthcare industry. The Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024
FCC Makes AI Robocalls Illegal
Three key points: The FCC made a declaratory ruling to make AI robocalls illegal. This will affect bad debt agencies using AI robocalls. Americollect does
California Medical Debt Reporting Bill
Update 10/11/2024: In late September, a new California Medical Debt Reporting bill was released that aims to block creditors and collection agencies from sharing medical
Florida Legislature Passes Medical Debt Reform with HB 7089
6/18/2024 Update: Medical debt collection in Florida was impacted recently when HB 7089 was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 10, 2024.