A major influence on home care came as a result of a change in the payment system for hospitalized patients, paying a set rate according to diagnosis. This new payment method is called:
a. OAC.
b. DRGs.
c. Title XVIII.
d. Title XIX.
B
The next major influence on home care after Medicare was DRGs.
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