Association of an Acute Myocardial Infarction Readmission-Reduction Program With Mortality and Readmission

Background: Reducing hospital readmission after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has the potential to both improve quality and reduce costs. As such, readmission after AMI has been a target of financial penalties through Medicare. However, substantial concern exists about potential adverse effects and efficacious readmission-reduction strategies are not well validated. Methods and Results: We started an AMI readmissions reduction program in...