Daily Digest - February 6, 2025

🎉 🎂 Happy Birthday to: Maria Soria of Gulf Coast RCM and Michael Klutho, formerly of Bassford Remele. 🥳🎈

🎙️ WANTED: WEBINAR PANELISTS AND MODERATORS 📆

I am always looking for people who are willing to be a panelist or a moderator for one of my webinars. If you are interested, take a look at the upcoming webinar schedule for February and join the list of industry experts. Don’t be shy. Click here to take a look at the list.

Getting to Know Bridget Thede of Simplicated

• While Bridget Thede never was able to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a dolphin trainer, ending up with a successful career in the ARM industry is just as exciting and rewarding for her. Her positivity and ability to find alternative solutions to problems is something she brings to both her work and personal life. Read on to learn more about Bridget, where you’re likely to find her every weekend during the summer, and how she balances meeting new people despite being an introvert.

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Debt Buyer Files Motion for Sanctions in FCRA Case, Accuses Plaintiff of Doctoring Bank Statements

• A defendant in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case has filed a motion for sanctions against the plaintiff, accusing her of doctoring bank statements to make it appear that she did not receive the funds or make payments on the debt in question, attempting to prove her claim that she was the victim of identity theft.

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Indiana Senate Committee Considers Bill to Reform Medical Debt Collection

• A Senate committee in the Indiana legislature held a hearing yesterday to discuss a bipartisan bill related to how medical debts are collected in the Hoosier State, and a vote on the bill could come as soon as next week, according to its sponsor.

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FCC Proposes $4.5M Fine Against Telecom for Enabling Robocalls to FCC Staffers

• Note to self … if you are going to try to scam individuals by pretending to be someone from the Federal Communications Commission, don’t call people who work at the Federal Communications Commission.

• More details here.

Provana Acquires Palinode, Further Strengthening Dispute Solutions for Financial Institutions

• Provana, a leading provider of tech-enabled services for the financial and receivables management sector, today announced its acquisition of Palinode, a recognized leader in credit dispute management solutions for financial institutions. This strategic move enhances credit dispute investigation and resolution capabilities, delivering significant value to clients.

• More details here 

WORTH NOTING: A lot of people are feeling very upset these days. Here is how you can avoid outrage fatigue and tune in without burning out ... You have more control over your emotions than you think ... Nearly 40% of Americans need some kind of noise to help them fall asleep at night ... What managers can learn from artificial intelligence about emotions ... Should you just let your employees use AI because they are likely sneaking it into work already? ... A look back at the best Super Bowl commercials of all time ... Tom Brady's first year as a broadcaster has been a dud. Will he turn it around on Sunday? ... How Andy Reid became one of the best coaches in NFL history.

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