A patient has not paid the balance due after insurance payments. The practice manager has sent numerous reminders and the patient has not contacted the practice. At this point, the practice manager
A. can report the patient to the Better Business Bureau.
B. can do nothing; the practice is out the money owed.
C. may have the physician sign a letter of dismissal with 30 days to find a new physician.
D. may sue the patient for the balance.
E. may begin calling the patient at work.
Answer: C
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