Dr Giles and His Practice Manager Are Considering Charging Interest

question 8

Multiple Choice

Dr. Giles and his practice manager are considering charging interest on unpaid balances. Which law says the doctor must first tell the patients of this change in policy?

• A) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
• B) Regulation Z of the Consumer Protection Act
• C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• D) Health Collection Act
• E) Statute of Frauds

Comprehend the concept of human capital and how it affects earnings.

Articulate the reasons for wage differences among different job types and industries.

Understand the effects of minimum wage laws on employment and labor supply.

Differentiate between the human-capital and signaling theories of education.

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