Which statement about cost-effectiveness of rehabilitation in long-term outcomes is accurate?
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Correct answer: It can cut long-term costs by reducing readmission and institutional care
Rehabilitation is an investment; by improving functional independence and reducing hospitalization or institutional care, it yields long-term cost benefits.
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