Discuss the factors which have led to the growth in Medicare funded home care services
What will be an ideal response?
The factors include:
1. early hospital discharges have led to a greater need for home care.
2. a class action lawsuit led to a more flexible interpretation of definitions.
3. the number of for-profit home health agencies has increased dramatically.
4. there are isolated instances of Medicare home health agencies not complying with federal standards.
5. high-tech home therapy, such as intravenous antibiotics, oncology therapy, and pain management.
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