Healthcare Law Alert - Governor Murphy Signs Medical Debt Relief Act

On July 22, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act into law. Effective July 22, 2024, the Act prohibits medical creditors and medical debt collectors from reporting any medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, such as Experian or TransUnion, for healthcare services performed on or after the effective date. “Medical creditor” is defined in the Act as any person or entity that provides health care services and to whom a patient owes money for health care services.  This would include virtually all health care providers, including physician practices, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospitals.  “Medical debt” is defined as debt arising from the receipt of health care services.

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For additional information contact:

John D. Fanburg, Esq., Managing Member, Chair, Healthcare Practice, Co-Chair, Cannabis Industry at jfanburg@bracheichler.com or (973) 403-3107

Edward Hilzenrath, Esq., Member, Healthcare Practice, at ehilzenrath@bracheichler.com or (973) 403-3114

Andrew Kuder, Esq., Associate, Healthcare Practice, at akuder@bracheichler.com or (973) 403-3141

 

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