Financing Healthcare Receivables: Sure, You Can Take A Security Interest, But Can You Enforce?

LexisNexis ( May 23, 2019, 2:14 PM EDT) -- The healthcare industry has struggled for some time with solving operational weaknesses and cutting expenses to become profitable on Medicare rates. This has created instability and put significant pressure on hospital margins. As lenders evaluate loans made in the healthcare industry, one of the main sources of revenue – and repayment of debts – are reimbursements that healthcare providers receive from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"). Many healthcare borrowers include healthcare insurance receivables and accounts in their borrowing bases. This article explores best practices and potential pitfalls for enforcing – not just perfecting – a security interest in these receivables....