This panel will explore strategies for optimizing payment models in an ever-evolving landscape of hospital-at-home care. Industry experts will delve into the intricacies of payment methodologies and explore the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches, including parity with DRG payment, parity with brick-and-mortar facilities, discounts to brick-and-mortar payment, and alternative payment models. This session will also explore how they compare to traditional brick-and-mortar facilities. We’ll also look at the parity with the DRG payment system, shedding light on its potential to ensure equitable reimbursement. Additionally, share their perspectives into the benefits and challenges of parity with brick-and-mortar facilities, examining how this approach can contribute to a fair and sustainable payment model. This discussion will weigh the pros and cons of each approach, explore emerging trends, and brainstorm future-proof solutions to ensure hospital at home’s continued success in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.

• Compare hospital-at-home payment models (parity, discounts, alternatives) and their impact on providers, patients, and costs
• Analyze how payment parity with DRGs and brick-and-mortar systems affects fairness and sustainability
• Spot trends and brainstorm solutions for the future of HaH payment models to ensure quality and affordability

Join industry experts in a panel discussion exploring the future of Hospital at Home and the Acute Care at Home Waiver extension, nearing an end later this year. This session will share various perspectives in crafting an ideal extension, exploring crucial questions like the duration of an extension, potential improvements (direct admit expansion, system-level operation, broader case use inclusion), and achieving CBO score budget neutrality. What can we accomplish in the new legislation from a federal, state, and CMS perspective? Join a panel of policymakers, healthcare executives, and economists as they dissect various options and pave the way for a second hospital at home chapter that maximizes value and secures its long-term viability.

• Explore options for an optimal extension duration, balancing immediate needs with long-term stability
• Discuss maintaining or evolving the existing model, evaluating the effectiveness of direct admit, system-level operation, and hospital type inclusion
• Learn more about how organizations are achieving CBO score budget neutrality, balancing value and financial sustainability.

The CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver has been an engine for growing hospital at home programs across the country. However, there are many other ways the federal government is enabling H@H. This panel of Administration officials will share the work they are doing to support caregivers, enable data exchange, and provide funding for H@H innovations in rural areas. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of caregivers as a major participant in H@H, as well as new policies to support them. Participants will learn how HHS is ensuring patient data is securely available to providers at the bedside. Participants will also hear about the new PARADIGM program from the innovative new government department, ARPA-H, is accelerating H@H.

Medicaid coverage for hospital-at-home services is a key aspect within the healthcare industry. This session will provide an overview of the current state of Medicaid coverage for Hospital at Home, highlighting advocacy opportunities and sharing data on hospital-at-home and Medicaid patients. The panel will delve into the state of Medicaid coverage, shedding light on the latest developments and advocating for future opportunities. Attendees will also discover the power of data as we explore the intricate relationship between hospital-at-home services and Medicaid patients. Additionally, the panel will explore the unique challenges and opportunities in delivering acute-care-at-home services in rural areas. Join us to gain invaluable insights and innovative strategies to leverage Medicaid for improved access and care.

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of Medicaid coverage and explore advocacy opportunities
• Examine the unique challenges and opportunities faced in delivering hospital-at-home services in rural areas and discuss strategies to overcome barriers
• Empower healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates with the knowledge and insights needed to serve as catalysts for change

As hospital at home rapidly evolves, the need for a robust regulatory framework has become increasingly critical. This panel of experts will explore the challenges and opportunities of adapting traditional regulations to the unique circumstances of hospital at home. Discover the current regulatory landscape, gain practical insights, and learn how to shape a future-proof framework. This session is tailored for healthcare professionals, administrators, policymakers, and innovators seeking to navigate the regulatory frontier. Join us to stay ahead in the ever-evolving healthcare industry, connect with thought leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of hospital at home. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the current regulatory challenges and opportunities for hospital at home. Attendees will also be equipped with insights and practical considerations for shaping a future-proof regulatory framework that fosters the safe and sustainable growth of this transformative healthcare delivery model.

• Analyze the strengths and limitations of applying traditional Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) as a baseline to the hospital-at-home model
• Explore the challenges and opportunities associated with developing a new set of regulations specifically tailored to the unique circumstances of hospital at home.
• Define patient safety and quality of care standards for clinical competence, infection control, and emergency preparedness within the home environment
• Establish guidelines for ensuring the reliable and secure use of in-home medical technologies and communication systems and data privacy

Hospital-at-home models rely on a variety of technology solutions to deliver care, including integrated electronic health records, remote patient monitoring, telehealth, analytics, and administrative systems. Under these models, patients are receiving inpatient level care at home, which requires investments in equipment and technology, and in people who can maintain and use the technology and systems. This means that technology systems traditionally used in inpatient and outpatient settings must be able to share information and deliver insights at the point of care, which is the patient’s home. To truly be a sustainable, broad-based and embedded in our system as an option for patients, we must have stability in reimbursement and regulation for enabling technologies like remote patient monitoring, telehealth, software as a device (FDA), clinical decision support and sensors. This panel will explore the policy debates around the technologies making Hospital at Home possible.

This session will explore key state issues such as Mobile Integrated Health paramedics, Pharmacy and other state specific issues in a deep dive format to frame the discussion for the next panel of regulators.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as industry experts engage in a point/counterpoint conversation on the state regulators’ perspectives on hospital-at-home care. Attendees will gain insights into the complexities of state regulatory frameworks and discover strategies to streamline and simplify these regulations to enhance patient care coordination. Explore the concept of aligning under physician/hospital delegation for regulatory simplicity and improved patient outcomes. Additionally, the session will delve into the evolving landscape of regulatory oversight for Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) paramedics, and how it can contribute to enhanced patient care without compromising quality. Don’t miss this opportunity to navigate the landscape of state regulations and advance your understanding of how you can engage with regulators to gain greater support.

• Understand the perspectives of state regulators and recognize the challenges posed by state regulatory frameworks
• Explore strategies to simplify and streamline state regulations for care, enabling improved patient care coordination and enhanced outcomes
• Gain insights into the evolving landscape of regulatory oversight for Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) paramedics and its potential impact on patient care, while ensuring regulatory compliance

In this session, attendees will learn how health systems can effectively engage with regulators to build support for hospital at home programs. Discover regulator roles, engagement strategies, and successful collaborations. Gain insights on leveraging support and best practices for effective communication.

• Learn how to engage with regulators effectively to build relationships and gain regulatory support
• Gain insights into how to communicate their goals, challenges, and achievements in a compelling and persuasive manner to better foster understanding and support from regulators.

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a transformative closing discussion that will shape the future of hospital-at-home healthcare. Join us as we bring together distinguished industry leaders, policymakers, and impassioned advocates in a collective effort to forge a secure and sustainable path forward. Together, let’s pave the way for a brighter future, ensuring unparalleled care for patients and caregivers in the dynamic and evolving hospital-at-home ecosystem.