The difference between science-based medicine and CAM There is a huge difference between science-based medicine (SBM) and so-called âcomplementary and alternative medicineâ (CAM) or, as itâs increasingly called, âintegrative medicine.â
The only positive in this situation is that in September, the collection account will be removed from your credit report, which should boost your credit history. The judgment should also be removed from your credit report seven years from the date it was entered. The bad news is the judgment will still be there, even though you can't see it on your credit report, lurking in the shadows, waiting for the worst possible time to leap out and surprise you.
Staying Power. For the most part, an unpaid bill can stay on your credit report for up to seven years. Often referred to as derogatory or negative information, an unpaid bill may be reported by your original creditor, and by a collection agency if the account gets turned over to one.