The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday ordered Commonwealth Financial Systems, a debt collection agency specializing in medical debt, to shut down as a result of what CFPB determined were ...

When Cheryl Montgomery awoke in the hospital after a medical emergency, the last thing on her mind was the billing headache that would follow. Even with robust health insurance, Montgomery still owed ...

The second lawsuit against the K-12 system centers around how data is collected.

Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health is taking several steps to overhaul its collection practices, including halting seizure of patients’ wages and removing liens on patients’ homes, according to the ...

Under the order, General Motors and its subscription-based telematics service OnStar are prohibited from sharing certain ...

Although Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) priorities and mandates are undergoing shifts with the new Trump administration, the CFPB pledged in 2024 to continue its efforts to eliminate ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said two Oklahoma-based law firms will refund $577,135 to consumers, and pay a penalty, for allegedly misrepresenting attorney involvement in their medical ...

Having debt in collections is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans — especially those who are struggling with unexpected financial hardships. But while facing a debt collection issue may ...

The Federal Trade Commission logged over 140,000 consumer complaints about debt collection in the second quarter — a 220% jump from the same period a year earlier. Georgia, Texas and Florida recorded ...

When implementing disability-inclusive practices, governments should consider several key factors, as illustrated through a federal request for information (RFI), and in a new local data standard. The ...