Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, what repercussion will occur in hospitals with high infection rates?

A) The Joint Commission accreditation will be revoked.
B) The hospital will be forced to close its doors.
C) The Medicare reimbursement rate will decrease.
D) The Center for Disease Control will intervene.


Answer: C

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