Advanced Care at Home

Mayo Clinic physician-scientists and other researchers study hospital-at-home care to see how it can help patients and improve healthcare. Their goal is to understand this fast-changing field of care and provide healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.

So far, researchers have found that hospital-at-home programs:

• Have a lower mortality rate than that of hospitals treating similar or even more-serious conditions.
• Can help people with cancer.
• Free up hospital beds for the sickest patients and help hospitals manage room shortages.
• Use medical staff and space more efficiently.
• Might be a more affordable option in the future for both the healthcare system and people who need hospital care.

More research is needed to fully understand how safe, effective and satisfying hospital-at-home care is for patients.