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Four Times and Counting: IC System Named One of the Best Places to Work in Collections for 2026
Some accomplishments are worth celebrating every time. IC System is proud to announce that we have been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Collections for 2026. This marks the fourth time we’ve received this honor. While we’re grateful for the recognition, what makes this award especially meaningful is where it comes
Why Google Ratings Do Not Tell the Whole Story About a Collection Agency
Imagine you are choosing a restaurant for dinner. You open Google, compare star ratings, skim a few recent reviews, and quickly get a sense of what to expect. For restaurants, hotels, and many local businesses, that approach can work fairly well. Most reviewers received the same basic service, and their comments usually focus on straightforward
What the BBB Torch Award for Ethics Says About IC System
When someone receives a communication from a collection agency, they may have questions. Who is this company? Is this legitimate? How will I be treated? We understand those questions. Hearing from a collection agency is rarely an experience people expect or look forward to, and we recognize that emotions can sometimes run high. That’s why
IC System Named a 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 10th Consecutive Year
At IC System, we often say that our people are what makes us different. This year, that belief was reaffirmed as we were named a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it comes directly from employee feedback. The Top Workplaces award is based on
Collection Agency vs. Debt Buyer: Why the Difference Matters
When businesses need help recovering past-due accounts, it’s important to understand the difference between working with a professional collection agency and selling accounts to a debt buyer. While both may operate in the broader accounts receivable industry, their roles, priorities, and impact on customer relationships can be very different. At IC System, we are not
Why AI in Debt Collection Still Requires Human Expertise
Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry, and debt collection is no exception. But despite headlines claiming AI can automate everything, collections remains a highly regulated, high-risk environment where human oversight still matters. For businesses trying to recover past-due accounts, it’s easy to assume AI-powered bots can simply take over the process. The reality is
Navigating Healthcare Debt and State Laws
Navigating Healthcare Debt and State Laws For today’s hospital executives, the challenge isn’t just federal regulation—it’s the fast-changing patchwork of state laws that govern how medical debt can be collected. From restrictions on credit reporting to disclosure requirements and cooling-off periods, the rules change constantly, creating risk and complexity for multi-state health systems. Compliance can
From Tampa: What We Heard at the eClinicalWorks Enterprise Summit
IC System’s VPs of Business Development, Mary Prendergast and Greg Young, were in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last week for the eClinicalWorks Enterprise Summit—held April 13–15, 2026. The conversations were exactly what you’d expect right now: efficiency, integration, and doing more with fewer resources. Healthcare organizations aren’t just looking for tools. They’re looking for systems that
Why Working with a Nationally Licensed Collection Agency Matters
Unpaid accounts don’t always stay within the same state where services were originally provided. Consumers move. Businesses relocate. And when that happens, outstanding balances often follow them across state lines. For many organizations, this creates a challenge that is easy to overlook but difficult to manage: collecting debt legally and effectively when accounts are no
The Hidden Cost of Uncollected Government Debt and How to Recover It Efficiently
At the start of the year, everything looks balanced on paper. A city plans its road repairs. A county outlines its budget. A local office allocates funding for programs that directly support the community. Then, as the months go on, something starts to shift. Expected revenue doesn’t fully come in. A portion of fines, fees,
