Providers who do NOT achieve the HITECH meaningful use standards in 2017 will face penalties that consist of a:

`A) 1% reduction of Medicare reimbursement.
B) 2 % reduction of Medicare reimbursement.
C) 3 % reduction of Medicare reimbursement.
D) 4 % reduction of Medicare reimbursement.


C) 3 % reduction of Medicare reimbursement.

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Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?

A. produce urine B. maintain correct fluid balance C. regulate acid-base balance D. destroy red blood cells

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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