Intake
Process of receiving and reviewing referrals.
Definition
Process of receiving and reviewing referrals.
Why it matters
Intake is part of the Operations 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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