According to a March 2013 report from the Commerce Department, retail sales increased 1.1% in February to $421.4 billion, marking the biggest surge in the retail space since last September. Elevated sales numbers mean additional credit card transactions and, as a result, an increased risk for fraud.

A recent report from Javelin Strategy & Research found that credit card fraud has increased an alarming 87% since 2010 and accounted for a total loss of approximately $6 billion. Despite mounting evidence of this growing epidemic, loss as a result of credit card fraud has remained the proverbial elephant in the room for many businesses.

Congratualations to Angie Jensen and Jennifer Baker who have completed their health care collections training with ACA and have earned their certifications in: Health Care Collections Management.

On March 23, 2010 the Affordable Care Act became law. On March 26, 2012, the United State Supreme Court began hearing challenges from 26 states, including South Dakota, with Florida leading the campaign to the contitutionality of the Act. So far four State Federal and Circuit Courts have ruled on the Health Care Reform, two in favor of the Act, one against it, and one undecided awaiting the enactment of the final mandate in 2015. The Supreme Court is hoping to have a decision by late June.