optio solutions

The Importance of Working with PPMS Certified Agencies

Chris Schumacher, the president and CEO of national debt collection agency Optio Solutions, will be one of four featured speakers at a webinar about PPMS certified agencies on December 12. ACA International’s Professional Practice Management System (PPMS) certification helps debt collection agencies reduce errors, increase communication, adhere to industry standards, and improve revenue. The event…

debt recovery

How Companies Leverage Tax Refunds into Successful Debt Recovery

The tax season footprint recedes slightly each year with an ever increasing volume of electronic tax returns, but experienced collection agencies know it still offers great potential for successful debt recovery. In 2018, for example, tax season peaked between mid-February and mid-March while year-over-year collection efforts increased by two thirds in some instances. At Optio…

debt collection RFPs

Debt Collection RFPs: How to Find a Best-in-Class Agency, Pt 2

Companies that can successfully leverage debt collection RFPs into working relationships with agencies are well on the way to receiving favorable returns on investment, brand protection and customer retention. Best-in-class agencies have established good reputations by surpassing the expectations of their clients as well as their clients’ customers while collecting the payment of past due…

medical practice management

Medical Group Management Assn Conference: MGMA18

MGMA18, an annual conference by the Medical Group Management Association, presents learning sessions, compelling speakers, a tradeshow and networking opportunities for medical group practice managers who are interested in learning optimized methodologies. More than 5,000 professionals — including medical practice and hospital executives, physicians and consultants — are expected to attend the trade event Sept.…

energy industry accounts receivable

Improving Energy Industry Accounts Receivable: Pt 3

Changes to the management of energy industry accounts receivable, in conjunction with a transition toward new revenue sources and distribution, present new opportunities for forward-thinking utility companies. The potential revenue sources includes renewable energy models, RenTech and an approaching wave of e-vehicles that will start breaking shore over the next few years. Simultaneously, distribution changes…