In managed care, documentation is especially significant because:
a. the hospital needs to show that employees care for patients.
b. institutions are reimbursed only for patient care that is documented.
c. patients might bring lawsuits if care was not given.
d. documents may become part of a lawsuit.
B
Institutions are reimbursed only for patient care that is documented.
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