In 2010, the Largest Number of Hospice Programs in the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

In 2010, the largest number of hospice programs in the United States were

• A) divisions of home health agencies
• B) based in nursing homes
• C) hospital-based
• D) agencies of governmental organizations
• E) independent free-standing agencies

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