The underinsured patient ends up with a substantial amount of money due for payment after the insurance carrier has paid. Identify a practice change that is a legal requirement that has been affected by the high copayment and deductible plans
a. Offering to accept the insurance payment as payment in full for the needy
b. Writing off copayment and deductible as a professional courtesy
c. Offering a discount to the standard office fee to insurance patients
d. Notifying all patients that copayments will be collected prior to services
ANS: D
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