After reviewing the various events associated with the history of home health care, the students demonstrate understanding of the events when they state which of the following as the most significant influence on the growth of home care agencies?
A) Creation of the visiting nurse associations
B) Era of the Medicare Home Health Benefit
C) Enactment of the Balanced Budget Act
D) Discharge of nonacute clients
Ans: C
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