Medical debt no longer impacts credit scores. What does this mean for dentists and patients?

New U.S. regulations are making waves as medical debt is now removed from credit score calculations. Kevin and Teresa dive deep into what this monumental shift might mean for dentistry. With $49 billion in affected debt no longer lowering credit scores, patients may feel less compelled to pay their bills, leading to serious concerns for dental practices relying on payment compliance. They unpack what this change means for collections, explore how higher credit scores might affect third-party financing approvals, and the potential for patients to misuse these new rules. The effects on both patient accountability and dental office operations could be far-reaching—don’t miss this detailed breakdown of a game-changing development.

CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports

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