# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 19. Health Care Facilities

### Subtitle 4. Home Health Agencies

#### Section 19-402

The purpose of home health care is:

(1) To avoid institutionalization;

(2) To shorten hospital stays;

(3) To speed recovery; and

(4) To bridge the gap in community health services for patients who otherwise could not get adequate health care.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)