The collections industry is constantly changing. Click on the links below to learn more about what's happening and how it can affect you.

Medicare and Medicaid in Hospitals

It is important that hospitals are aware of and monitor their Medicare and Medicaid utilization per day. Often, tracking devices are used to monitor this on a day-to-day basis. Over the past five years, the total Medicare and Medicaid utilization per day percentage has decreased. This...

Changes in the Utility Industry

The Utility Industry is undergoing some big changes in areas such as regulations, demand fluctuations and new competition. Large regional monopolies no longer control the industry; instead, the industry is breaking down into several different suppliers. In addition, it is clear that the...

The Desire to Manage Better

While many consumers still feel insecure about their financial situation, research shows that they feel more secure this year compared to years past. The majority of people believe that the economy is going to stay the same, only a slight percentage of people believe it will get better or...

Consumers Getting a Firm Handle on Personal Debt

As the economy slows down, more and more consumers are successfully paying their credit-card debt and their home mortgages. No longer are they borrowing and overspending, but instead they are protecting themselves should another recession hit. This response reflects the rising cost of...

Utilities Help Every Business “Go Green”

“Going Green” is no longer a trend, but a theme in many companies around the world. As energy costs rise and technology changes, more and more people are interested in sustainability projects that they can be involved in.  So why isn’t every company going green?...

HHS Paperwork Standardization Rule Will Save Billions

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued an short-term rule regarding information that insurers must give to healthcare providers. The Affordable Care Act’s paperwork-standardization requirements make sure that provider inquiries about patient eligibility and submitted...

Old Debt Is Big News

Old debt is looking hot in the industry, as it is becoming more and more popular and profitable to collect on these past due accounts. As the debt collection industry grows, old debts don’t get left behind, but instead get passed from collection agency to collection agency. A debtor...