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Ongoing Economic Growth Not Benefiting Everyone Equally
The American economy continues to hum along and grow at historic rates. If the current period of economic expansion continues past this coming July, it will become the longest stretch of continuous economic growth on record, surpassing the spell of growth in the 1990s spurred by the tech boom. 2018 saw an average unemployment rate
New Cybersecurity Breaches, New Reasons to Check Your Security Posture
A number of recent security breaches serve as a reminder that your cybersecurity posture should be a primary concern for your office, regardless of your business’ size or industry. A medical group in California recently had the protected health information of nearly 200,000 patients exposed because of a computer virus. It’s a story that stresses
Writing an RFP with a Focus on Resident-Friendly Collections
If you’re in the purchasing or finance department for a government entity, you may find yourself issuing a solicitation for collection services. Whether it’s for county-provided utilities, municipal parking violations, or any other collection needs, governments at all levels have debt to collect from their residents. But how do you ensure that your debt will
IC System Acquires New Security Certifications
Every time another company announces a major security breach, resulting in millions of consumers with stolen data, the importance of cyber security grows in the eyes of IC System’s clients. How can they be sure they’re working with a partner who has the right cybersecurity strategy to prevent such a breach? There’s always a new
State Tax Revenues Continue to Grow
Another strong showing for state tax revenue in the third quarter of 2018 meant that all but five states saw a rise in those revenues, according to figures from the Pew Charitable Trusts. Furthermore, the strong quarter implies that 41 states have now seen their tax collections recover to their pre-recession inflation-adjusted peaks. That figure
Let’s Be Honest About Debt Collection
One of the most complained about industries in the United States is debt collections according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). No one wants to be called by a debt collector, even if there’s a legitimate reason for the call. The nature of the situation is bound to
Facing Facts: Adapting to Patient Consumerism with Debt Collection Help
Given the rise of patient consumerism, being a physician or member of a practice now means you are split between two roles. The primary role involves what one traditionally thinks about when they think of a doctor, patient care. You encourage, preserve, and restore the health of your patients. But in recent years, you have
Are You Ready for a 501(r) Checkup?
Nonprofit hospitals with tax exemption status have struggled to ensure compliance with 501(r) regulations ever since the final rules were released at the end of 2014 by the Internal Revenue Service. A recent inquiry into whether these hospitals meet the requirement of the 501(r) raises questions about what goes into 501(r) compliance, and how a
Effects of Wayfair Starting to Show
Last year, we discussed the possible effects that a United States Supreme Court ruling in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair would have on state coffers. The ruling last June means that states are now able to collect sales tax on purchases their citizens make from online retailers, even if those retailers don’t have
Bridge the gap: A dentist’s guide to helping patients accept treatment
Sometimes, patients choose to put off or opt out of dental care. Certainly, a root canal or new crown is no one’s idea of a fun-filled day. But something else is standing in their way: the price tag. This guide can help you lead the conversation to help patients understand the value of dental care,
