Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A physician would never extend credit to a patient who is unable to pay because of high medical bills.
2. If a payment agreement between the patient and physician includes more than four payments, it is not regulated by the Truth in Lending Act.
3. Free treatment for hardship cases is at the physician's discretion.
4. It may be considered fraud to consistently not collect copayments or deductibles.
5. Collecting payment from patients at each office visit brings income into the practice faster, and it saves the cost of preparing and mailing bills and collecting on past-due accounts.
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
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