A Nurse Is Employed by a Local Public Health Department

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is employed by a local public health department and provides direct care services to clients in the community.Which of the following payer sources is likely to be responsible for reimbursing for this care? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Legislative appropriations
• B)The client who uses a sliding fee scale
• C)Private insurance
• D)State health agency
• E)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• F)Medicare and Medicaid

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