Question

Which government policy addresses penalizing hospitals for readmissions of clients with certain diagnoses within 30 days after discharge?

Answer 1

The Affordable Care Act.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, established the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program, which states that a hospital will be penalized if their number of patients with pneumonia, heart failure, or myocardial infection that are readmitted within 30 days after discharge is higher than expected.