Referral Leakage
Referrals that could have become admissions or services but are lost during the intake process.
Definition
Referrals that could have become admissions or services but are lost during the intake process.
Why it matters
Referral Leakage is part of the Referrals 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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