Consumer need and demand for home health care have increased dramatically in recent years because of (Select all that apply)
a. the advent of Medicare reimbursement for home care.
b. the closing of acute care hospital beds.
c. escalating health care costs.
d. increased consumer demand.
e. lack of services available in the hospital.
A, C, D
The increase in home health services has resulted from rising health care costs, consumer demand, managed care systems, federal legislation that encourages home care, Medicare reimbursement for home care services, the rise of managed care, and an aging population.
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