Medical Collections Attorney

Lowney Law, LLC is a law firm that limits its collections practice exclusively to medical debt collection throughout Massachusetts. We have over a decade of experience collecting millions of dollars worth of delinquent accounts, whether it be for a hospital or smaller medical provider. We can replace your current collection agency, or even work on your older patient accounts after your collection agency has exhausted its efforts. Lowney Law is flexible in being as aggressive or conservative as you require, whether it is simply sending attorney letters or pursuing legal action.

Timothy J. Lowney, Esq. is president of Lowney Law, LLC, chairperson of the Milton Board of Health, president of the Hyde Park Board of Trade, and membership chairperson of the Massachusetts Creditors Bar Association. Most importantly, being born into a family of doctors—including his father, three siblings, and seven uncles— Attorney Lowney understands the close relationships that doctors share with their patients, and the need to avoid overzealous tactics when collecting medical debt.

Working With Patients

Lowney Law understands that your reputation with your patients and the community is a major priority. That’s why we always operate with the utmost level of sensitivity when communicating with patients. As a law firm, we are best equipped to follow both HIPAA and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to ensure medical debt is collected legally and effectively. We assist patients with understanding complex medical debt issues, insurance denials, appeals, and accident claims. When insurance is unavailable, we work out affordable payment plans. Our goal is to maximize recovery while always treating your patients with courtesy and respect.

Proven Success

Lowney Law attributes our success to our extensive experience with medical debt collection, and our commitment to provide your patients with the resources needed to facilitate payment. In 2011, we collected a gross of over $380,000 in a six month period for one community hospital alone. This was all older debt collected after a collection agency was unsuccessful, and at the direction of the hospital, we did not use overzealous tactics like property seizure or wage garnishment. We have proven our ability to maximize recovery while showing compassion to patients and the community.

FAQ

WHAT DOES WORKING WITH LOWNEY LAW COST?

Nothing. Lowney Law is only paid if a debt is successfully collected. We do not charge any upfront fees or seek reimbursement for expenses or court costs unless a debt is collected. The contingency rate depends on the age of the accounts, the total number and average dollar amount of accounts, whether legal action was required, and whether the accounts can be transferred electronically or require data entry. Call Lowney Law at 617-364-8000 for a free quote.

WHAT STAGES OF COLLECTIONS DO YOU PROVIDE?

As a law firm, Lowney Law is able to handle all stages of collections, from start to finish. Often, a letter from an attorney is enough to get a patient’s attention and recover payment, with no further legal action required. At your direction, we can take measures appropriate and comfortable for your organization. This includes handling phone calls, sorting out insurance and auto accident claims, negotiating affordable payment plans, collecting and remitting payments, and even handling disputes through the small claims process.

CAN I KEEP MY CURRENT COLLECTIONS AGENCY?

Yes, you can. Much of Lowney Law’s success is through second referrals, after a collection agency has exhausted its efforts. You can opt to continue working with your current collection agency while sending older accounts to us. You can also simply begin the collections process with us. Any electronic format used by your collection agency is acceptable, or we can data enter the accounts for you. We are flexible as to how and when you want us to work for you.