More Payers Leaning Into High-Acuity, At-Home Care Could Be ‘Game Changer’

Hospital-at-home care gained significant momentum in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1.66 trillion omnibus spending bill in 2022 ensured the continuity of financial support for hospital-at-home programs post-pandemic. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver played a role in this shift to high-acuity home-based care, but innovative funding methods and new models are emerging to further enhance home-based healthcare services. This broader transition highlights the lasting impact of hospital-at-home care and its potential to revolutionize the healthcare landscape in the United States.

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The hospital-at-home care approach experienced significant traction in the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 $1.66 trillion omnibus spending bill ensured continued financial backing for post-pandemic hospital-at-home programs. The CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver facilitated the shift towards high-acuity home-based care, while novel funding methods and models are now emerging to augment home-based healthcare services. This transition underscores the enduring influence of hospital-at-home care, with potential to revolutionize the U.S. healthcare landscape.

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