Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.Provide early-out collection efforts for the first 120 days after initial filing in agreed upon increments by providing notice (mail, telephone, electronic notification, etc.) to debtors responsible for outstanding balances on behalf of MU Health - University of Missouri - Columbia, abiding by all federal, state, and local laws, and MU Health - University of Missouri - Columbia policies/standards. 2.Collection efforts should be executed until the account is paid in full or 120 daysafter placement with the vendor. Placement period can be extended furtherdepending on patient payment arrangements. 3.Provide collection services in a manner consistent with MU Health - University ofMissouri - Columbia status as a 501(c)(3) organization, including but not limited toIRC section 501(r) and following MU Health - University of Missouri - ColumbiaCredit and Collection Policy and Financial Assistance Policy.