Lawsuit Targets Credit Reporting of Disputed Pandemic-Era Rental Debt
- A consumer has filed a lawsuit in California federal court against a collection operation and a credit reporting agency for furnishing information about an unpaid debt dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic, that not only does the consumer dispute he owes, but also that he had previously filed another lawsuit against a different collection operation for the same alleged actions.
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Trinity Health Cuts 10.5% of RCM Roles as Cost Pressures Mount
- One of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems is making a significant move that underscores the growing financial pressure facing healthcare providers and the ripple effects that pressure is having on revenue cycle operations. Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health confirmed that it is eliminating 10.5% of positions within its revenue cycle department as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and protect long-term financial sustainability, according to published reports. The system did not disclose how many employees will be affected, but local reporting indicates revenue cycle staff are spread across as many as 15 states.
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Bill Introduced in Virginia Adds Attorney Disclosure Requirements to Collection Cases
- A bill has been introduced in the Virginia legislature that would augment what needs to be provided when a collection lawsuit is filed against a consumer.
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Arbitration Loss Bars Later FCRA Claims, Eleventh Circuit Rules
- The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a Fair Credit Reporting Act case that started with the plaintiff losing an arbitration case brought against the defendants before filing this lawsuit.
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Court Dismisses FDCPA and FCRA Claims Over Debt Validation Dispute
- A District Court judge in New York has granted a motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case against a credit union and collection law firm over claims that the defendants failed to properly validate a debt and continued collection activities without providing proper validation.
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WORTH NOTING: When it comes to saving money today, there are definitely the haves and the have-nots … A bill has been introduced in the New York legislature that would create a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures … President Trump unveiled a “Great Healthcare Plan” yesterday. Here are the takeaways and what critics think of it … On top of the proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, a bill has been introduced in the Senate to cap credit card late fees at $8 … Gig workers have a new side gig: renting out their accounts to allow unverified workers to perform work in their name … PNC Bank is the latest company to mandate employees return to the office five days a week … A look at the best business laptops … A look at the jobs that will be in the highest demand in 2026.
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