In 1995, which type of agency provided most of the home care services?
a. Hospital-based home care agencies
b. Local and county health departments
c. Privately owned, but nonprofit, entrepreneurial home care agencies
d. Proprietary for-profit incorporated home health agencies
ANS: D
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