title: The case for medical direction in home care agencies.
abstract: Good medical directors can add value across all areas of agency operations. With relevant training, good communication, and fair reimbursement, agencies can benefit from the knowledge and expertise of physicians who are committed to home care.
authors.affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Boling
mesh_terms: D003159:Community-Institutional Relations; D003479:Curriculum; D006302:Health Services Research; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000193:education; D013192:Staff Development; D014481:United States