Hospital-at-home

Hospital-at-home (HAH, known by various other names such as home hospital and virtual wards) is a healthcare model characterized by delivery of inpatient level health services at a residence rather than the traditional setting of a licensed health facility.

Though at-home health services have previously existed in forms such as house calls and home care, delivery of acute inpatient care in this setting only gained footing in the late 20th century, accelerating significantly with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2020s and the expansion of telehealth capabilities.

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