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Brittanyd9008

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The CARF standards (Section A) require the medical director to be a ___________________ _ or a ___________________ ___________________ ___.
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Question 2

Why do insurance companies seek out CARF-accredited programs?



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Answer to Question 1

physical medicine and rehabilitation physician (physiatrist); or a physician who is qualified by virtue of his or her training and experience in rehabilitation and who is board-certified in his or her area of specialty and has the appropriate experience and training necessary to provide rehabilitation physician services

Answer to Question 2

To ensure the best patient care. CARF International (formerly Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) standards and criteria for full accreditation are comprehensive and specific with regard to the rehabilitation care of patients. CARF accreditation is difficult to attain. The quality of care in a rehabilitation program, however, is markedly affected by meeting the standards of CARF.



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