You are the administrative office personnel who is responsible for ordering and purchasing CMS-1500 claim forms for the practice. You notice the current vendor's prices continue to increase and their shipping times seem to take longer and longer.

Complete each of the following prompts:

1. Research three new companies that sell the CMS-1500 claim form.

2. Compare costs and determine the least expensive place to order the form and note shipping schedule if available.

3. Write up a brief summary (150-200 words) with your findings of which companies you researched. Create a cost analysis and write up a recommendation for your office with comparisons of this information. Based on the research you found, which company would you recommend the practice purchase from going forward and why?

4. Please cite all references using proper APA format.