The popular 'hospital-at-home' effort is at stake in the federal spending battle

Started during the pandemic, hundreds of hospitals in 39 states deliver acute inpatient care in people's homes. The popular program had a five-year extension in a stopgap spending agreement that is now in doubt.

The popular 'hospital-at-home' effort is at stake in the federal spending battle
Shane McMahon, a paramedic, checks on Stephanie Joseph, 91, who received care through Mass General Brigham

Started during the pandemic, hundreds of hospitals in 39 states deliver acute inpatient care in people's homes. The popular program had a five-year extension in a stopgap spending agreement that is now in doubt.

(Image credit: Craig LeMoult)