Clinical
Assessment
Review of patient health, function, and care needs.
Definition
Review of patient health, function, and care needs.
Why it matters
Assessment is part of the Clinical vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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