The Billing Blueprint

Untangling the Medical Debt Rules: Understanding the CFPB Ruling and Its Impact on Providers and Patients


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In this episode we unpack the chaos surrounding medical debt rules and credit reporting in 2025. After the CFPB’s sweeping rule to ban medical debt from credit reports was struck down by a federal judge, providers and patients were left wondering—what rules actually apply now?

They break down the current landscape: voluntary credit bureau policies that still block debts under $500 and require a one-year waiting period, plus the strict verification standards that make reporting medical debt a high-stakes move. The hosts explore how healthcare providers can stay compliant while maintaining control of their collections, using integrated systems that balance revenue recovery with patient trust.

Tune in to understand where compliance ends, strategy begins, and how smart billing practices can help your organization get paid—without damaging your reputation

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The Billing BlueprintBy NexTrust BillFlash