Under Trump, Rule That Bars Medical Debt From Credit Reports Faces Challenges
The Biden administration issued a rule that would bar medical debt from being included on credit reports. Consumer advocates ...
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Advocates cheer new credit reporting rule, but want more action on medical debt
A new federal rule was finalized this week to remove medical debt from consumers' credit reports. Advocates are celebrating that change, but say more needs to be done to keep people out of debt in the ...
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How to deal with medical debt
Often, "medical bills are rife with errors" — "one study from Medical Billing Advocates of America estimates up to 80% of medical bills contain errors," said CNBC. When going over charges ...
This NC hospital canceled 11,500 liens it placed on patient homes to collect on medical debt — this is what happened and how you can manage a health crisis with…
After placing 11,500 liens on patient homes for unpaid bills, a North Carolina hospital canceled them. Here’s what ...
Industry groups sue over Biden ban on medical debt from credit reports
Harvard University has hired another law firm to help it navigate a U.S. House investigation into its response to claims of ...
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Can Medical Bills Affect Your Credit? Here’s What to Know
Consider hiring a billing advocate. If you’re overwhelmed by your bills and aren’t sure how to proceed, think about hiring a medical billing advocate. This professional can sort through your ...