Which of the following is required for an agency to receive reimbursement for care given from Medicare?
a. Application for recognition including signing a contract with the federal government
b. Application for reimbursement from Medicare using the appropriate federal forms
c. Demonstrating meeting federal quality standards for Medicare-covered services
d. Providing specialty care such as physical therapy
ANS: C
Certified home health agencies meet federal standards; therefore they are able to receive Medicare payments for services provided to eligible individuals. Not all home health agencies are certified.
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