Family Caregivers Far Prefer Hospital At Home Over Brick-And-Mortar Alternative

The DispatchHealth case study demonstrates that the hospital-at-home model significantly reduces caregiver stress. With 95% favoring in-home care over traditional hospital settings and 68% strongly preferring home-based hospital care, the model garners immense support. DispatchHealth's study, surveying 44 eligible caregivers, revealed 96% finding in-home care less stressful than hospital stays. Industry confidence in this approach aligns with its cost-saving potential and positive outcomes. Recognizing caregiver acceptance, these insights drive continued support for CMS waivers, extending until December 2024, and foster growth in Medicare Advantage and commercial payer programs, emphasizing the model's success and industry impact.

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The DispatchHealth case study underscores the hospital-at-home model's efficacy in relieving caregiver stress, showing overwhelming preference (95%) for in-home care over traditional hospital settings. With 68% strongly advocating for hospital-level care at home, and 96% finding it less stressful than hospital stays, the model gains significant support. These insights support continued growth in CMS waivers until December 2024 and expansions in Medicare Advantage and commercial payer programs. They highlight the model's success, cost-effectiveness, and positive outcomes, emphasizing its significant impact on the industry while acknowledging caregiver acceptance and positive outcomes.


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