Mark Rukavina

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Mark Rukavina holds an MBA from Babson College and is a principal at Community Health Advisors, LLC. Community Health Advisors assists hospitals in developing policies that comply with new regulatory requirements on financial assistance, billing and collection issues. He serves on the HFMA/ACA Medical Debt Task Force and the HFMA Price Transparency Task Force. Mark previously served as director of The Access Project, a national research and advocacy organization, and is a recognized expert on healthcare affordability and medical debt. He has testified before U.S. Congressional committees, published research and policy briefs and regularly speaks on issues related to healthcare affordability presenting a unique perspective on these issues based on his direct work with consumers and policy expertise.

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Think the Insured Can Afford Their Medical Bills? Not So, New Survey Finds
Despite the recent federal law requiring that most Americans buy ... read more

January 6, 2016

Managing Debt

Unconscious & Cost-Conscious: The Plight of an Uninsured Hospital Patient
Unconscious & Cost-Conscious: The Plight of an Uninsured Hospital Patient
Imagine a relaxing stroll in the park becoming a nightmare when a... read more

June 15, 2015

Managing Debt

Can I Stop My Bill From Being Sent to Collections?
Can I Stop My Bill From Being Sent to Collections?
A Credit.com reader recently asked about when a hospital can send... read more

February 20, 2015

Managing Debt

Hospital Bills Just Got Easier to Manage
Hospital Bills Just Got Easier to Manage
The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issue... read more

January 21, 2015

Managing Debt

How to Avoid Wage Garnishment If You Can't Pay Your Medical Bills
How to Avoid Wage Garnishment If You Can’t Pay Your Medical Bills
Earlier in December, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau iss... read more

December 31, 2014

Managing Debt

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How the CFPB Can Help Consumers Hurt By Medical Debt
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new report toda... read more

December 11, 2014

Managing Debt