FDCPA: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Federal law that protects consumers from abusive debt collection practices and provides guidelines for debt collectors
FCRA: Fair Credit Reporting Act - Regulates the collection and use of consumer credit information and provides protections regarding credit reporting
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Protects patient medical information privacy and sets standards for healthcare information sharing
No Surprises Act: Federal law effective January 2022 that protects patients from unexpected medical bills and requires transparency in healthcare costs
CFPB Regulations: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations governing debt collection practices and consumer financial protection
ACA: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Comprehensive healthcare reform law affecting medical billing and insurance coverage requirements
Medical Debt Relief Act: Legislation providing specific protections for consumers regarding medical debt, including credit reporting restrictions
Hospital Price Transparency Rule: Federal regulation requiring hospitals to provide clear, accessible pricing information to patients
State Debt Collection Laws: State-specific regulations governing debt collection practices, varying by jurisdiction
State Medical Billing Regulations: State-level rules governing medical billing practices and patient protections
State Patient Protection Laws: State-specific laws providing additional protections for patients regarding medical care and billing
State Statute of Limitations: State-specific time limits for debt collectors to sue for medical debt collection
