This session is aimed at updating participants on the developments related to Hospital at Home, SNF at Home, primary care at home and examine new opportunities associated with the Trump Administration’s goals. This includes an in-depth look at the strategy of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and the Secretary’s MAHA objectives. This session will also review the HHS re-organization and new agency, the Administration for a Healthy America. Finally, we will update participants on the latest developments on Capitol Hill.

Join industry experts in a panel discussion exploring the future of Hospital at Home and the Acute Care at Home Waiver. This panel will bring together policymakers, health system leaders, and economists to explore strategies for a strong legislative extension. Panelists will examine key considerations, including waiver permanency, expansion of direct admissions, system-level participation, and broader patient inclusion. The session will also address achieving CBO budget neutrality while maintaining high-value care. Attendees will gain insights into federal, state, and CMS perspectives on shaping the next phase of Hospital at Home—ensuring it remains a scalable, sustainable, and transformative care model in the evolving healthcare landscape.

As hospital-at-home models scale nationwide, a modernized regulatory framework is essential. This expert panel will examine how traditional Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) align—or conflict—with the realities of home-based acute care. Panelists will explore the potential for tailored regulations, addressing clinical standards, infection control, emergency preparedness, and the secure use of in-home technologies. Attendees will gain insights into CMS priorities, policy gaps, and practical steps for shaping a safe, scalable, and future-ready model. Join thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators to help define a regulatory path that supports quality, safety, and sustainability in hospital at home care delivery.

State regulations play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Hospital at Home. This panel brings together state leaders and industry experts for a dynamic discussion on navigating regulatory hurdles and identifying opportunities for reform. Explore challenges within current frameworks, the potential of aligning care under physician or hospital delegation, and the evolving oversight of Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) paramedics. Attendees will gain practical strategies to streamline state-level regulations, improve care coordination, and engage regulators effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand state dynamics and help drive policy that supports safe, scalable, and patient-centered care at home.

Optional topic tables: Reimbursement, Technology, Medicaid Waivers, Rural Strategy, Legislative Engagement

As hospital-at-home care expands, payment models must evolve to ensure sustainability and fairness. This expert panel will examine key approaches—including parity with DRGs and traditional hospitals, discounted rates, and alternative models—and their impact on quality, cost, and access. Panelists will assess the pros and cons of each method, explore equity in reimbursement, and identify emerging trends shaping future hospital-at-home payment strategies. Attendees will gain insights into how different models affect providers and patients while engaging in forward-thinking discussion aimed at creating durable, value-based solutions for delivering high-quality, cost-effective care outside hospital walls.

Expanding access to Hospital at Home for Medicaid beneficiaries and rural populations is critical to advancing health equity. This panel will explore the current landscape of Medicaid coverage, highlight key policy developments, and identify advocacy opportunities to broaden access. Experts will examine data on Medicaid patients using Hospital at Home services and address the unique challenges of delivering acute care in rural communities. Attendees will gain actionable insights into overcoming barriers, shaping policy, and driving innovation to bring high-quality, home-based care to underserved populations. Join this important conversation to help close care gaps and ensure equitable access for all.

This panel will examine the expanding role of remote patient monitoring (RPM) and other enabling technologies in Hospital at Home models. Experts will discuss current and emerging policy developments, including reimbursement trends, CPT code updates, and pending legislation on Capitol Hill. As inpatient-level care increasingly shifts to the home, success depends on seamless integration of telehealth, EHRs, analytics, and decision support tools. Panelists will explore the regulatory and operational challenges of scaling these technologies, highlighting the need for stable, long-term policy frameworks to ensure sustainability. Join us to understand the tech-policy intersection shaping the future of home-based acute care.

Health systems play a vital role in influencing the future of hospital at home through proactive, strategic advocacy. This panel will explore how to build productive relationships with regulators, communicate program goals effectively, and foster trust through transparent collaboration. Learn best practices for engaging policymakers, aligning on shared priorities, and framing challenges and successes in ways that resonate. Panelists will share real-world examples of successful advocacy and regulatory partnerships. Attendees will leave with practical tools to elevate their voice, shape policy, and drive meaningful change in support of scalable, patient-centered care models like hospital at home.

Join us for a powerful closing panel that unites leading voices across healthcare, policy, and advocacy to chart a cohesive path forward for Hospital at Home. This session will explore how aligning stakeholder priorities can strengthen the model’s foundation, ensure long-term sustainability, and elevate care for patients and caregivers alike. Panelists will share insights on building consensus, driving policy change, and fostering innovation within this evolving care landscape. Don’t miss this essential dialogue aimed at creating a unified, strategic vision to support the continued growth and impact of Hospital at Home across the healthcare system.