Legal and policy aspects of home care coverage.

نویسنده

  • S M Weitzman
چکیده

Home health care is a compassionate, cost-effective, and practical alternative for some individuals who require long-term or constant care. However, the coverage of home health care costs is far from comprehensive under the Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay systems. A uniform and comprehensive coverage system is necessary.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Annals of health law

دوره 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1992