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  • April 22
  • 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST

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Health Care Billing and Collecting

April 22

Explore key compliance areas for third-party debt collectors in healthcare, focusing on regulations from CFPB, FTC, and TCPA.

Recently, the medical debt collection industry has been confronted by increasing regulatory oversight and enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as well as an awaking of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communication Commission (FCC), which also regulates the industry’s use of telephonic communications directed toward the consumers/debtors and other third parties. The course will concentrate on the specific issues and concerns in medical debt collection and the industry’s compliance with the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to review how to develop a collection procedure and structure to avoid liability downstream.
  • You will be able to identify the proper disclosures under the FDCPA.
  • You will be able to discuss ho to leverage modern technology to reduce compliance risks.
  • You will be able to explain explain defence and compliance strategies to reduce FDCPA Lawsuits.

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Agenda

Developing a Collection Procedure and Structure to Avoid Liability Downstream
  • Proper Documentation and Consent Forms to Aid Recovery and Collections
  • Proper Verbal Communication and Talk-off on Pre-Collect/Billing Files
  • Proper Written Communications and Talk-Offs on Pre-Collect/Billing Files
Transferring Bad Debt to a Third-Party Debt Collector
  • Collection Agreements and Effective HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
  • What Information Should Be Communicated to a Debt Collector?
  • Privacy Considerations in Sharing and Using PHI in Debt Collection Communications
  • Providing the Debt Collector With Important Information for Effective Collections
Proper Disclosures Under the FDCPA
  • Section 1692E(11) and the Mini-Miranda Warning
  • Section 1692(C) Acquisition of Location Information
  • Audio Recordings and the Use of Implied and Mutual Consent to Record
The Do’s and Don’ts in Communication With Consumers
  • Time Period Restrictions
  • Handling Verbal Disputes
  • Handling Verbal Cease and Desists and Implications With the TCPA
  • Handling Notifications of Attorney Representation and Bankruptcy
Avoiding and Minimizing Claims of Harassment and Abuse
  • Verbal Harassment and/or Abuse
  • Frequency of Call Violations and the Winning Claims Under Section 1692D(5)
  • Avoiding False and Misleading Representation Claims
  • How to Handle Calls From a Debt Collection Law Firm or Lawyer
Using the Bona Fide Error Defense Under the FDCPA
  • What Is an Effective Policy and Procedure to Avoid Telephone Call Violations
  • Using Modern Technology to Avoid or Minimize Violations
  • Presenting a Bona Fide Error Defense to a Jury or a Judge
  • Overview of the CFPB Statistics of FDCPA Complaints
Defense and Compliance Strategies to Avoid or Lessen FDCPA Lawsuits
  • Collection Letter Reviews
  • Call Monitoring and/or Recording Equipment
  • Enhancing Policies and Procedures
  • Minimizing Damages
  • Determining Actual Harm
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Credits

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  • ACHE 1.5
     
  • The American College of Healthcare Executives no longer pre-approves courses or organizations. Participants in this program wishing to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit should indicate their attendance when submitting an application to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification. ACHE Qualified Education credit must be related to healthcare management (i.e., it cannot be clinical, inspirational, or specific to the sponsoring organization). It can be earned through educational programs conducted or sponsored by any organization qualified to provide educational programming in healthcare management. Programs may be sponsored by ACHE, chapters or other qualified sources, whether the programming is face-to-face or distance offerings (webinars, online seminars, self-study courses, etc.).
     
  • AHIMA 1.5 including Health Law and Compliance 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved for 1.5 continuing education units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
     
  • AK CLE 1.5
     
  • Alaska attorneys may receive 1.5 hours of continuing legal education for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
     
  • AL CLE 1.5
     
  • This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.5 hours credit.
     
  • AR CLE 1.5
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.5 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
     
  • Arizona CLE 1.5
     
  • The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.5
     
  • Lorman Education Services is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.5 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     
  • CT CLE 1.5
     
  • Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.5 CLE credit(s).
     
  • HI CLE 1.5
     
  • This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credit hours.
     
  • IL CLE 1.5
     
  • This course was approved for a total of 1.5 hours of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
     
  • IN CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive up to 1.5 hours of Distance Education credit.
     
  • MO CLE 1.8
     
  • This program has been approved by the Missouri Bar for 1.8 hours of CLE.
     
  • NH MCLE 1.5
     
  • NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services believes this course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 90 Minutes.
     
  • NJ CLE 1.8
     
  • This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.8 hours of total CLE credit.
     
  • NM CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 hours of credit.
     
  • NV CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE hours.
     
  • NY CLE 1.5 including Areas of Professional Practice 1.5
     
  • This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.5 credit hours in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.50 hours. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
     
  • OH CLE 1.5 (Pending)
     
  • This course has been submitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE hours. Approval pending.
     
  • PA CLE 1.5
     
  • This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
     
  • RI CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 hours of CLE credit.
     
  • VT CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.5 hours of CLE credit.
     
  • WI CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 hours for use toward the Wisconsin Mandatory CLE requirement.
     
  • WV MCLE 1.8
     
  • This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.8 MCLE hours.
     
  • HFMA 1.5
     
  • This course is approved by HFMA for certification maintenance of continuous educational points and will equal 1.5 points of classroom instruction.
     
  • CPE 1.8 including Business Law 1.8
     
  • Noggin Guru, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services and BankersHub is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at 866-352-9539. CPE Credit: Maximum Credit Hours: 1.8 each session (based on a 50 minute credit hour). You must attend at least 50 minutes to obtain credit. Field of Study: Business Law for 1.8 hours. Prerequisite: . Level of Knowledge: Intermediate. Teaching Method: Seminar/Lecture. Advance Preparation: None. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based. Please refer to the information in this brochure for outline, course content and objectives. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of attendance. Final approval of a course for CPE credit belongs with each state's regulatory board. Please note: In order to receive CPE credit for this course you MUST use the streaming audio option, as well as enable and complete the required progress checks.
     

OnDemand Course

Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on November 20, 2020.

Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.

  • Arizona CLE 1.5
     
  • The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.5
     
  • Lorman Education Services is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.5 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     

To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

Who should attend?

This live webinar is designed for collection and credit managers, billing professionals, business owners, accounts receivable and payable managers, controllers, accountants, and attorneys.

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Faculty

Ernest H. (Skip) Kohlmyer, III, Esq., LL.M.

Ernest H. (Skip) Kohlmyer, III, Esq., LL.M.

Zimmerman Kiser & Sutcliffe

  • Shareholder in the law firm of Zimmerman Kiser & Sutcliffe
  • Has been in private practice for over 30 years, defending various businesses against FDCPA, FCRA, and TCPA Class litigation since 1997
  • Represented corporations, collection agencies, debt buyers, and credit reporting agencies in other compliance-related matters relating to FDCPA, FCRA, and TCPA issues
  • Has had the privilege to serve as either lead counsel or co-counsel in numerous TCPA matters, in addition to also being the lead counsel in key district court opinions
  • Served in various leadership positions with ACA International and is the past president of the Florida Collectors Association
  • Certified as an arbitrator in international commercial litigation cases, including business litigation, commercial arbitration, and public entity defense litigation
  • LL.M. Degree in transnational business operations with high honors, Lazarski University in Warsaw Poland; LL.M. Degree in global antitrust and economics, George Mason University, Antonin Scalia School of Law
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