DispatchHealth

The #WBLSummit showcased the incredible progress in healthcare innovation, with a focus on women business leaders in healthcare. We're honored to be part of this conversation, alongside other visionary leaders. Our commitment to transforming care continues to drive positive change, especially in advancing hospital-level care at home.

“We feel strongly that patients need more access to care," DispatchHealth CEO Jennifer Webster said. "Our partners face capacity constraints. We feel that by combining our two organizations we’ll actually increase access to high acuity care at home which is critical to stabilizing U.S. healthcare infrastructure.” Read more about our merger agreement with Medically Home: https://lnkd.in/exyPbHww

Big news! DispatchHealth and Medically Home have signed a definitive agreement to merge and create the most comprehensive, scaled provider of high-acuity in-home care in the U.S. By combining DispatchHealth’s high-acuity care delivery expertise with Medically Home’s hospital-at-home enablement, we’re setting a new standard for hospital-level care in the home—giving patients, health systems, and health plans the confidence to embrace care at home at scale. This comes at a crucial time: ?? Hospitals nationwide are facing capacity challenges. ?? Healthcare costs continue to rise. ?? Patients increasingly prefer receiving care at home. Together, we’re building the future of home-based care—one where hospital level care extends beyond four walls and patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Read more about our vision: https://lnkd.in/efcFEESr

This Patient Safety Week, let's shine a light on the incredible benefits of providing care at home! At DispatchHealth, we have treated thousands of patients in their home with safety metrics that are as good and often better than facility-based care. In addition, our 30-day readmission rates represent a 50% decrease as compared to similar hospitalized patients. As a testament to our safe and high-quality care, we recently received the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)'s new In-Home Hospital Care Accreditation for our Advanced Care service. Learn more about this program by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/ewM5nQ5Z #PatientSafetyWeek

Today, we celebrate our 24/7 RN team! Between in-person visits, these stellar RNs provide round-the-clock virtual support for patients receiving our hospital-alternative care at home. In 2024, they answered over 10,500 patient calls in under 10 seconds! This team is pivotal in providing timely, personalized care while maintaining excellence in safety and quality.

Celebrating Heart Month! ?? ? Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., but together, we can make a significant impact. ? We partner with hospitals and health systems, value-based care organizations, and health plans to deliver care at home, providing vital support to manage cardiovascular disease. ? This innovative approach not only helps to reduce hospital readmissions but also enhances patient experience. By offering personalized care in the comfort of home, we empower patients to take charge of their health, fostering better communication with healthcare providers and promoting adherence to treatment plans. ? Let's prioritize heart health and advocate for continued research and education. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by heart disease. ? #hearthealthmonth

Are you a newly-graduated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant? Join DispatchHealth's Transition to Practice Spring April 2025 fellowship cohort. This program will support you as you take the next steps in your career through a robust APP new-graduate training curriculum that will set you up for success. You will work alongside other program fellows across the country as well as experienced preceptors, clinical educators and mentors as you begin to put your advanced degree and NP/PA education into practice. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4hzcESc

DispatchHealth joined more than 100 organizations requesting the five-year extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver. We know patients want this type of care at home and data shows that it tends to enhance care coordination and improve health outcomes. The waiver extension is critical for continuing to demonstrate the model's value.

The next phase of hospital-level care at home is here. ? Modern Healthcare’s latest article explores how hospital-at-home models are expanding beyond CMS’ Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, and DispatchHealth is leading the way. The waiver has been critical in proving the model’s value. Now, as providers and payers seek flexible, scalable solutions, our Hospital-Alternative Care at Home service is already delivering results: ? ?? 3,500+ patients treated since our service launched in 2019 ?? 8.4% 30-day readmission rate (vs. ~20% industry average) ?? $5K–$7K in medical cost savings per episode, with notable reductions in post-acute care expenses ? Unlike waiver-based models, our approach allows direct admissions from providers, value-based care organizations and health plans, reducing hospitalizations while ensuring patients receive high-quality, cost-effective care at home. ? Read more about how the industry is shifting—and how we’re staying ahead of the curve: https://lnkd.in/edEwNYXs #HomeIsWhereYourHealthIs

We, too, are rallying behind the extension of the CMS' Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program, which expands access to hospital-level care at home. Patients want to have this option, and data shows that not only does it tend to improve their experience of care, but also can enhance care coordination and improves health outcomes.