Why would a home health care agency choose to be certified by Medicare?
A) To remain open and offer services
B) To ensure that all available services can be provided
C) To receive reimbursement for Medicare-covered services
D) To be able to admit clients without a physician's order
Ans: C
There are two types of home health care agencies: those certified by Medicare and those that are not. An agency must be certified by Medicare in order to receive reimbursement for Medicare-covered services.
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