From a historical perspective, home care reached a turning point when:
1. Medicare legislation was passed
2. Visiting Nurse Associations were established
3. The Montefiore Hospital Home Care Program in New York was established
4. The Civil Works Administration provided funds for the use of nurses who were unemployed
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Medicare introduced regulations for home care practice as well as for reimbursement mechan-isms.
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