Can you name some benefits to the medical office of using a collection agency rather than continuing to pursue the collection with the patients themselves? Can you think of any drawbacks to using a collection agency?

What will be an ideal response?


Some patients respond quickly to a collection agency because it is possible for the patient's credit rating to be affected once a collection agency is involved. One of the drawbacks to using a collection agency is that there is a cost associated.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain why the ability to manage change is so important in health care today

What will be an ideal response?

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When exposing radiographs for a pediatric patient, the exposure time is usually adjusted in what way?

It is increased. It stays the same. It is decreased. The kilovoltage is set higher.

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