When I think about successful teamwork, the first thing that comes to mind is sports. From my beloved 1989 San Francisco 49ers, a team stacked with offensive leaders, to the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball dynasty led by Coach John Wooden. Productive teams have something in common: they strive to achieve a common goal by working [...]
I am proud to say that compliance continues to be front and center for the Cascade365 Family of Companies. The compliance department recently expanded and welcomed Jayla James as its newest member. She joins the team with a wealth of experience in training, quality assurance, audit, and remediation. She will be instrumental in helping the [...]
The end of summer transition to fall is one of my favorite times of year. Cool nights, the excitement of back to school, football season and, in my neck of the woods, the smell of freshly cut hay that fragrantly wafts through the air. It’s also time to plan for the fall and winter months [...]
Our work ethic is one of the core tenets of Cascade365. My favorite word to describe this key part of our culture is "grit." It isn't a pretty word; it's guttural, and it can be used to describe rough, coarse pieces of sand or rocks. But I use it on a weekly, if not daily, [...]
I hope that this year’s Independence Day finds you surrounded by friends and family, celebrating the foundation of our great nation — freedom. Instead of listening to distractions and influences that create division, the American people can take the opportunity offered by the 4th of July holiday to focus on, and to celebrate, our unity as [...]
Shaun Ertischek for the ACA Board of Directors EXPERIENCED I have worked in the accounts receivable management industry for over 17 years serving as executive-level general counsel to collection agencies, debt buyers, and network management companies. I am very passionate about this industry and have been involved with ACA International my whole career. [...]
Storytelling comes naturally to Denise Tobin. When you meet her, it’s easy to be pulled into her personable kindness. She truly shines in her interpersonal relationships and situations, which is why she is a vital part of the Cascade team. When she is not contributing to the business development team or helping to structure innovative [...]
The healthcare sector is unfortunately facing a fair share of adversity and one-sided rulemaking at the state and federal level. One of the results is devaluation of assets and degradation of property rights. In this month's newsletter, Cascade365's General Counsel, Shaun Ertischek, details some of these policy changes as they relate to healthcare debt [...]
By: Shaun Ertischek, Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel Medical debt collection has become a trending topic among state legislatures and federal regulators alike. New legislation and regulations are systematically eroding asset value for healthcare providers. In the past year, we have seen California, Maryland, Nevada, and New Mexico enact new laws. Colorado and New [...]
PETALUMA, Calif. -- The Cascade365 Family of Companies is pleased to announce the completion of all SOC 2 audit requirements and the attainment of the standard for service organizations, developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), which specifies how organizations should manage and safeguard customer data. What is a System and Organization Controls (SOC) Audit? [...]
