Note: The following questions are the second part in a series about patient portals. For last month’s article on patient portals click here. Q: How should information about patient portals and the functionalities/capabilities be communicated to patients? A: Each patient portal is unique in terms of how patients register and […]
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Court Holds A Spouse-Guarantor Can Assert ECOA Claim As Affirmative Defense To A Collection Lawsuit
on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 in
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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that when a collection suit is filed against a spouse-guarantor, the spouse-guarantor can assert violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”) and Regulation B as an affirmative defense. I. ECOA Prohibits Discrimination Based On Marital Status A. ECOA bans creditor from […]
Meaningful Use Alert: CMS Finalizes Rule on the 2014 Program Year and Stage 2
on Monday, 8 September 2014 in
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On Friday, August 29, 2014, CMS published a Final Rule providing additional flexibility to providers who have had difficulties implementing 2014 Edition certified electronic health record technology (“CEHRT”). This rule adopts the proposed rule published May 23, 2014. Under the Final Rule, Eligible Professionals, Eligible Hospitals and CAHs that could […]
OCC Provides Risk Management Guidance for Bankers Engaged in Asset-Based Lending Activities
on Wednesday, 3 September 2014 in
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Asset-Based Lending (“ABL”) can be a profitable business; however, this type of lending has some disadvantages and inherent risks that must be assessed and managed by banks to maintain a profitable model. Earlier this year, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) issued the ABL booklet, which […]
Have the Rules Been Changed Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act?
on Thursday, 28 August 2014 in
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Lenders potentially face new compliance risks under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (the “SCRA”) as a result of a recent settlement announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Education (ED). As a result of a referral from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and an examination […]
