More hospitals are offering acute-level care at home, including post-operative monitoring and chronic disease management. This trend aims to free up inpatient hospital beds and improve patient outcomes. As much as 25% of the total cost of care for Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries could shift from traditional facilities to the home by 2025, with positive outcomes such as lower mortality rates, fewer complications and fewer hospital readmissions.
Hospital-at-Home Programs was a healthcare industry trend in our 2025 March Healthcare Classic. Explore this year’s interactive bracket to see the most impactful healthcare trends face off.