What is the primary impact that cannot be avoided by an HCO if the HCO does not apply meaningful use?
1. Poor quality care
2. No federal reimbursement or other federal funds
3. Better patient education
4. Shorter lengths of stay
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Explanation: 1. Lack of meaningful use may impact quality but this is not the primary impact that is definite consequence.
2. The federal government will not reimburse for Medicare care and will impact other federal funding. This would have a major impact on the HCO.
3. Meaningful use is not directly related to patient education.
4. Meaningful use is not directly related to length of stay.
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