Hospital Billing Cycle
Understand how long you have before your bill can go to collections or affect your credit.
How does Hospital Billing actually work?
The hospital billing process can be somewhat confusing. It's very complex, and most people - those who don't work in healthcare, are unaware of the va...
Non-Profit Hospitals, Collections and Credit
If you visited a nonprofit hospital, which nearly 60% of hospitals in the U.S. are, federal law protects your hospital bill from going to collection...
For-Profit Hospitals, Collections and Credit
If you visited a for-profit hospital, bill collection timelines may vary a bit more, but you may still be protected by your state’s laws. Some state...
Financial Assistance & Non-Profit Hospitals
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ACA), enacted March 23, 2010, outlines the requirements a hospital should comply with in order to...