Referral Acceptance
Referral Acceptance occurs when a home health agency determines that it can appropriately.
Definition
Referral Acceptance occurs when a home health agency determines that it can appropriately accept a referred patient for services.
Why it matters
Acceptance decisions should consider clinical needs, eligibility, service availability, and applicable payer requirements.
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