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Discharge planning
A process used to decide what a patient needs for a smooth move from one level of care to another. This is done by a social worker or other health care professional. It includes moves from a hospital to a nursing home or to home care. Discharge planning may also include the services of home health agencies to help with the patient's home care.
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- Industry/Domain: Insurance
- Category: Medicare & Medicaid
- Company: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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