Medical Economics February 29, 2024
How technology providers, researchers, administrators, and facilitators view the possibilities.
The hospital-at-home (HaH) concept is evolving but not as quickly as many would like, particularly among patients who are enthusiastic about receiving care in their own space instead of at a conventional facility. HaH is a home-based alternative to traditional inpatient hospitalization that uses a combination of remote monitoring technology and in-home clinician visits. Several scientific studies have shown equal or improved clinical outcomes, improved patient and caregiver satisfaction, and reduced healthcare costs.
At the beginning of HaH model development, the focus was more on taking care of lower acuity hospitalized patients and finding ways to care for them in the comfort and convenience of their homes. With subsequent advancements...
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