Which of the Following Created the Original Expansion of Home

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following created the original expansion of home health care agencies? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Changes that decreased reimbursement for hospital-based care
• B) Cost containment in a managed care environment
• C) Meeting clients' preference for care in their homes, not institutions
• D) Offering new career opportunities for nurses who are tired of hospital nursing
• E) The requirement of third-party payers for care to be given in homes
• F) So they could serve as a profitable revenue source

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