Can a health care provider (physician, nurse, administrator, discharge planner, etc.) direct a patient to a specific home health care provider?
In most cases, no, because patients have the right to choose their provider. With Medicare, Medicaid and many insurance plans the patient’s right to choose their home health care provider is specifically spelled out. Patients seeking home health care on discharge from a hospital or nursing home or at the recommendation of their physician or other health care professional should be provided with a comprehensive list of appropriate local providers. Patients are encouraged to review the providers with their families, insurance carrier and medical professionals and choose which agency is most likely to best serve their needs; they should make their own decision without undue influence.

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1. Who can Choose Acton Nursing Services as their home health care provider?
2. Can Medicare patients choose Acton Nursing Services as their home health care provider?
3. Can Medicaid patients choose Acton Nursing Services as their home health care provider?
4. Is Acton Nursing Services required to accept all patients referred to the agency?
5. Can a health care provider (physician, nurse, administrator, discharge planner, etc.) direct a patient to a specific home health care provider?
6. Does ANS provide services to patients covered by long term care agreements?