Key Highlights
- DispatchHealth and Medically Home to merge, forming the most comprehensive provider of in-home acute care.
- The combined entity will serve 50 major metro areas in partnership with nearly 40 health systems.
- Market for hospital-at-home services projected to reach $300 billion by 2028.
- The merger aims to reduce healthcare costs by up to 30% over 30 days while increasing hospital capacity.
- The deal is expected to close mid-year 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “This merger unlocks a future where high-acuity care at home is the new standard.” — Dr. Mark Prather, Co-founder & Executive Chair at DispatchHealth
- “This merger brings together two complementary pioneers in hospital-level care at home, accelerating our ability to expand access, lower costs, and improve capacity for health systems.” — Jennifer Webster, CEO at DispatchHealth
- “For many patients, the best hospital bed is the one at home.” — Graham Barnes, CEO at Medically Home
Why This Matters
As healthcare costs rise and hospitals struggle with capacity, the demand for hospital-at-home services is surging. This merger positions DispatchHealth and Medically Home at the forefront of this transformation, providing cost-effective, high-quality, and scalable home-based hospital care. With improved patient outcomes and lower costs, the combined organization is set to redefine acute care delivery nationwide.
