Compose an original 750- to 1,050-word medical office financial policy. Provide a minimum of three references other than your textbook, formatted according to APA guidelines. Include the following components in your policy:
Collection of co-payments, deductibles, and past-due balances
Arrangements for handling of unpaid balances
Handling of payments for non-covered services
Prepayment policies
Policies for accepting cash, checks, money orders, and credit or debit cards
Arrangements for sliding scales and low income payments
Other pertinent policies you see fit to include based on your research