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Which one of the following Medicare policies prevent people who could benefit from hospice services from receiving those services, even when it would be most cost-effective for the client to receive hospice rather than inpatient interventions?
 
  A) Controlled cost at the expense of assuring quality of life and comfort
  B) That a person must discontinue treatment in order to receive hospice service.
  C) Education and support for clients and family caregivers
  D) Refusing to pay for homemaking and personal care that might keep a person at home as long as possible

Question 2

Which of the following Medicare definitions prevent people who could benefit from home care services from receiving those services, even when it would be most cost
 
  effective for the client to receive home care rather than more expensive emergent and inpatient interventions? Select all that apply.
  A) Home-bound status
  B) Medical necessity
  C) Prospective payment
  D) Skilled nursing



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D



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