VCU Health's hospital-at-home program at the 1-year mark: How it's going

VCU Health’s hospital-at-home program at the 1-year mark: How it’s going

Becker's Healthcare September 26, 2024
Naomi Diaz

While VCU Health’s hospital-at-home program did not meet its initial patient volume targets in its first year, it achieved strong success in terms of patient satisfaction, Julia Siegel Breton, MD, medical director of the program, told Becker’s.

Launched in 2023, the Richmond, Va.-based health system’s program initially set a goal of serving 2,000 patients in its first year. Despite falling short of that mark, Dr. Breton emphasized the program’s notable achievements.

“We slightly exceeded the program census compared to other academic institutions in their first year of hospital at home,” she said.

The program provides patients with acute conditions hospital-level care in the home and utilizes advanced technology to facilitate the care.

Challenges encountered

Dr. Breton highlighted several...