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    Start of Care

    Formal beginning of home health services.

    Definition

    Formal beginning of home health services.

    Why it matters

    Start of Care is part of the Home Health 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.

    Related terms

    AdmissionCare CoordinationCare EpisodeDischargeEpisodeField Clinician

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