Which historical event caused dramatic changes in home care nursing?
a. Passage of Medicare legislation
b. Establishment of Visiting Nurse Associations
c. Creation of the Montefiore Hospital Home Care Program
d. Provision of funds by the Civil Works Administration
A
Medicare introduced regulations for home care practice as well as for reimbursement mechan-isms.
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