More than 400 hospitals and hospital systems have hospital-at-home programs, despite uncertainty over what future reimbursements might look like under Medicare. Hospitals say treating patients at home can reduce healthcare costs and improve patients’ emotional well-being as they recover with family and friends, reports Modern Healthcare. Read more.
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