Researchers Report Positive Results From Initial 11,000 Hospital-At-Home Patients

A study published in JAMA Health Forum highlights positive outcomes from the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative, which attended to over 11,000 patients in its initial 16 months. The initiative, launched by CMS during the COVID-19 public health emergency to address hospital bed capacity concerns, showcased a low mortality rate and minimal escalations back to traditional hospitals. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 extended this initiative until December 2024, mandating hospitals to furnish additional data to CMS for quality monitoring. The authors underscore the significance of comprehensive studies, data review, and ongoing monitoring to identify optimal practices supporting safe and effective inpatient-level care within home environments.