Meeting
Abstract Number: 37
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Academic medical centers and other quaternary hospitals struggle with capacity challenges that manifest in longer ED wait times, delayed or cancelled elective surgical procedures, and delayed transfers from community hospitals[1]. The Hospital at Home model is an obvious and elegant solution to increase capacity[2], but its nationwide implementation has been limited due to lack […]
Abstract Number: 363
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Hospital at Home programs originated as pilot initiatives on a national scale, gaining momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for reevaluating healthcare delivery systems became pronounced during this period. Kent Hospital in Rhode Island collaborated with key stakeholders, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, United Health Care, and CMS, to bring […]
Abstract Number: 411
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Healthcare systems face challenges to meet the needs of a complex aging patient population, and simultaneously at risk of clinician burnout and loss of talent. Advancements in technology for clinical use have extended the reach of clinicians into patient homes, improving operational efficiency of Acute Care at Home programs, as well as patient and […]