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Hospital-at-home 2.0: Where Health Systems are Headed Next
Hospital-at-home programs gained significant traction during the COVID-19 era, spurred by CMS’ 2020 waiver program to ease hospital capacity. What began as an emergency measure has since evolved into a cornerstone of modern healthcare delivery.
Initially launched as pilots, hospital-at-home models quickly became strategic priorities for many health systems. By 2025, they are firmly established across numerous organizations and are entering a new phase. According to health system leaders who spoke with Becker’s, this “Hospital-at-Home 2.0” era will focus on scaling daily admissions, broadening patient eligibility, and preparing for potential shifts in federal reimbursement.
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Providers are also focusing on payer partnerships and long‑term reimbursement planning as the future of federal waiver support remains uncertain, pushing hospitals to innovate financially while improving patient outcomes and lowering costs outside traditional inpatient settings.
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