JAMA Network July 8, 2024
Hospital at home provides hospital-level care for patients with low to moderate acuity in the home, using remote patient-monitoring tools, in-home infusions, and daily in-person and telehealth visits by clinicians. Family members provide low-level care for patients, such as managing medications. Currently, 322 hospitals across 37 states are approved to provide hospital-at-home care.1 Studies have shown reduced readmissions, lower costs, and better experiences compared with traditional hospital care.2,3 In 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily authorized reimbursement under the...