Category Archives: Medical Debt
Florida Shortened the Deadline for Hospitals to Sue Over Unpaid Medical Debt
Medical debt looks different from other consumer debt, and Florida law now treats it differently too. A change that took effect in the summer of 2024 shortened the window that hospitals and surgical centers have to sue patients over unpaid bills. If you are facing a lawsuit, or a threat of one, over an… Read More »
Medical Debt Collection Basics for West Palm Beach
Medical debt or healthcare debt is a major problem in the State of Florida and throughout the nation. According to an article on PBS.org, a study by Health Affairs shows that one in six Americans have past-due medical bills on their credit report. The debt totals $81 billion. When a person does not pay… Read More »
