Dealing With Medical Debt Collections
In the complex landscape of the healthcare industry, the amount of medical debt collections outstanding can become a significant concern for medical practices. Unpaid medical bills create both financial challenges, and strain the overall efficiency of healthcare providers. Many medical businesses are turning to professional medical debt collections agencies. Let’s take a look at some […]
Gilliam & Mikula: The Healthcare Debt Recovery Solution
Medical debt is a major issue for Virginians. In fact, one in five Americans has medical debt, and the average amount of debt is over $2,000. If you represent a medical firm or healthcare business, you know that dealing with medical debt can be time-consuming and difficult. That’s why you need a healthcare debt recovery […]
How Gilliam & Mikula Can Help Collect Court Fees
Commonwealth’s attorney’s offices throughout the state are asked to collect court fees on behalf of their jurisdiction at regular intervals. This is no small task and many offices just don’t have the time, resources, or manpower. All of this presents a problem for CA’s offices throughout Virginia… but this blog is all about the solution: […]
Medical Collections & Your Business
Medical collections can hurt your business in a number of ways. First, they can damage your reputation. When patients see that you have a lot of unpaid medical bills, they may be less likely to trust you or to do business with you in the future. Second, medical collections can hurt your finances. If you […]
Mid-Year Debt Collection
We’ve been in the debt collection business for a long time, so we know that the demand for debt collection increases as we head into the hot seasons. We call it Mid-Year Debt Collection time! No matter the financial situation or the economy – around June, people want to start collecting. Let’s take a look […]
Expert Tips on How to Collect on Debt
Debt collection is an important part of every successful business. If you’ve been in business long enough, and have served enough customers, you’ll inevitably run into a client that has issues with making payments. The first time that happens, it can be extremely frustrating and uncomfortable. However, there are ways to increase the likelihood that […]
When to Hire a Debt Collection Agency
Imagine this: for the second or third time (or maybe more) since you’ve started your business, one of your customers/clients is delinquent in paying. You’re really hoping that you won’t have to write this one off like the ones in the past. This isn’t something you want to be dealing with – after all, you […]
Collecting Debt – 6 Tips to Get Paid On Time
Collecting debt can be tricky and can take a toll on your business and relationships. Here are 6 tips to ensure you get paid! #1 – Agree on Terms and Get a Deposit Your payment terms should be incredibly clear and well written. Be sure to get a contract, in writing, that stipulates that both […]
Collection Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Agency
The decision to send a customer to a debt collection agency should never be taken lightly. The possibility is high that you will sacrifice your relationship with the client or customer, and unless you’ve done things right on your end, that sacrifice might be for nothing. Before you take action, it’s important to know whether […]
Regulation F
Link to Regulation F From the American Bar Association’s September 21st Article by Caren D. Enloe The Debt Collection Rule: Communications, Disclosures, and the Other Changes You Need to Know Caren D. Enloe On November 30, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB’s”) much-anticipated Debt Collection Rule (the “Rule”) will take effect.[1] The (“Rule”), which […]
