Referral
Request to begin home health services.
Definition
Request to begin home health services.
Why it matters
Referral is part of the Intake 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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