Closing the Books by IC System

Business leaders in B2C industries are quite familiar with post-call customer satisfaction surveys. After all, they’re one of the most effective and practical ways to measure consumer sentiment. However, the debt collections market is one industry that hasn’t implemented this aspect of consumer experience – until recently. Tim Scholl is IC System’s Call Center Support Supervisor, as well as the on...

Finding a perfect match can be difficult, but sometimes things just click. That’s the case with IC System and Genomind.  Genomind, a company utilizing genetics as a data point in diagnosing mental health challenges, wanted a recovery agency that, instead of aggressively going after those who hadn’t yet paid for the services provided, would take a tactful approach. For more information, visit...

Mike Selbitschka joined IC System fresh out of high school. Now IC System’s Vice President of Operations, Selbitschka knows a thing or two about the collections industry. And the best tool he knows for measuring success is the scorecard.

What does patient advocacy look like in 2021, and how has COVID-19 impacted the healthcare system from the patient to the provider and collection agencies? Kristina Gursky, Director of Healthcare Client Success at IC System, and Kenny Koerner, Director of Revenue Cycle at CGH Medical Center, helped host Tyler Kern break down this important and timely topic.

Debt collection is a challenging aspect of healthcare operations. With a variety of organizations, account recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, nor is it usually manageable with limited resources. For more information, visit https://www.icsystem.com/.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has long been an organization that seeks to build trust between businesses and consumers. Most people are familiar with their grading, which is the result of customer reviews. They also have the Torch Awards for Ethics, and IC System is a 2021 winner. Discussing the award and what it means, Closing the Books host Tyler Kern spoke with IC System President and CEO Jo...

Class was in session on Closing the Books as Tyler Kern got a crash course in the secrets behind writing an accurate collections RFP to capture vendors’ attention and deliver the results businesses desire. IC System Proposal Manager Mark Pollard provided insights into what vendors like IC System look for in a well-written RFP that helps them communicate how their solutions will make a perfect fit...

On this episode of Closing The Books, a podcast by IC System, Host Tyler Kern talked with Mary Prendergast, Vice President of Business Development at IC System, and Gary Meza, CEO, and Owner of GTM Medical Consulting, whose mission is to become the leading business advisor for physicians in the Mid-Atlantic by helping its clients achieve best practices both financially and operationally. The trio...

With 50 states and seemingly a different set of rules for each, keeping up with the regulatory changes in the collections industry can be tricky. But Michelle Dove, Corporate Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at IC System, said it’s all in a day’s work. She joined host Tyler Kern to shed some light on the latest industry regulations and provide some best practices for keeping on top of the ch...

On this episode of Closing the books, a podcast by I.C. System, Host, Eric Johannes, sat down with Kay Drinkwitz, a Lead at IC System. The two discussed Drinkwitz’s 27-year journey at I.C. system, from her early days as a college student to her work today as a mentor for other collectors, as well as how the task of debt collecting has evolved throughout her years at I.C. System. Drinkwitz was only...

“There’s a lot of science behind it,” Selbitschka said. “We’re looking at the portfolio as a whole. So, as the accounts come in, we’re looking at average balance, we’re looking at where the consumer is located, how long the consumer had the services. Were they a continuous payer, where they a one and done? There’s all that information that goes on behind-the-scenes we look at before we make a phon...

Tax time for collections agencies is a time when conversions and recovery increase. This window of time when debtors may have additional funds is prime time for collection success. Discussing why this is and offering more insights, Bryan Campbell, Business Development Manager at IC Systems, joined Closing the Books host Tyler Kern.  “From an activity standpoint, it’s a seasonal lift. Inbound volum...

Debt collection rarely, if ever, has a positive connotation. Joe Erickson, Director of HR at IC System, spoke with Eric Johannes, Director of Corporate Marketing at IC System, about how this relates to the significance of creating positive culture in this sector. Erickson has worked for IC System, a family business founded by his grandmother, for 22 years. He sees the main benefit of working for a...

Utility companies, like many businesses, were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With people struggling to pay their bills, that left utilities with growing accounts receivables. Karen Jonas, Senior Vice President of Business Development at IC System, and Eric Port, Recovery Manager at DebtNext, provided some insights on the matter and some welcome news for utilities struggling with mounting AR ba...

In the most recent episode of the "Closing the Books” with IC System, host Gabrielle Bejarano welcomed Al Oberdick, a district sales manager with decades of experience at IC System. Al's journey into debt collections began after a background in social work. He joined IC System with the intention of maintaining an ethical approach to sales. IC System's core values and personalized approach aligned...

On this edition of "Closing the Books" by IC System - your trusted subject matter expert in all things debt collection - The conversation delves into the challenges of handling past-due debt for small businesses and how even a single delinquent client can significantly affect revenue. They highlight the complexities of managing these situations, especially when it comes to maintaining both the bus...

IC System has over 85 years in the collection business, with over 50 years of working with government clients. In this podcast, we explore the significance of reputable debt collection agencies like IC System in the government sector, especially how their expertise and resources benefit government organizations. From small municipalities to large federal entities, every segment within government s...

In the insightful Episode 39 of "Closing the Books," Michelle Dove, IC System's Corporate Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, delves into the intricate realm of healthcare debt collection amidst the backdrop of evolving regulations. Dove highlights the imperative of staying abreast with the latest regulatory changes, such as updates from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the introduct...

In this episode of the "Closing the Books” by IC System, host Eric Johannes, Director of Marketing at IC System speaks with Karen Jonas, Senior VP of Field Sales at IC System, and Frank Ellenberger, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Debtnext Software. IC System recently became the first vendor certified for DebtNext under their new accreditation program - dPlat. The discussion provides insights...