Becker's Healthcare June 18, 2025
Hospital-at-home programs gained significant traction during the COVID-19 era, spurred by CMS’ 2020 waiver program to ease hospital capacity. What began as an emergency measure has since evolved into a cornerstone of modern healthcare delivery.
Initially launched as pilots, hospital-at-home models quickly became strategic priorities for many health systems. By 2025, they are firmly established across numerous organizations and are entering a new phase. According to health system leaders who spoke with Becker’s, this “Hospital-at-Home 2.0” era will focus on scaling daily admissions, broadening patient eligibility, and preparing for potential shifts in federal reimbursement.
Strategic scaling and refined patient targeting
At Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network, growth is a primary focus.
“In January 2024, we were averaging around seven to eight...
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