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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CORF? 
CORF is Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility.
It is a medical facility that provides multiple outpatient therapy treatments in one location.

Does the Corf have a physician on staff?
Yes.  Each CORF is a required to have a medical director to review patient files and operations to insure that patients are receiving proper and complete treatment.

Do I need a referral to bring my child to a CORF clinic?
Our comprehensive approach requires a referral from a physician.

Why use a CORF instead of a conventional therapy clinic?
A CORF is a cost effective means of providing multiple therapy treatments to patients at a lower cost than in-patient hospital treatment. Plus it is more convenient having all therapies in one location.

What type of services must be made available at a CORF?
•    Medical Director
•    Physical Therapy
•    Psychological or social services

What are some of the optional services that a CORF may provide? 
•    Speech Therapy 
•    Occupational Therapy 
•    Respiratory / Pulmonary Therapy 
•    Nursing Care 
•    Biologicals including chemotherapy and other infusion therapy 
•    Supplies and durable medical equipment 
•    Dietician
•    Diagnostician
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