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September 17, 2025Journal of Multidisciplinary HealthcareOpen Access

Hospital-at-Home in Taiwan: Reducing Hospital Stay and Medical Expenditures

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TTTian-Hoe TanYHYu‐Chieh HoHHHung-Lin Hsu

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Overview

Retrospective cohort study found HaH reduced hospital stay and medical expenditure in Taiwan, suggesting a viable alternative to standard hospitalization.

Key Points

  • HaH resulted in a significantly shorter length of stay, improving healthcare efficiency and reducing costs.
  • The study included 69 HaH patients with pneumonia, urinary tract infection, or soft tissue infection, compared with 246 hospitalized patients.
  • HaH significantly lowered medical expenditure and achieved a satisfaction rate of 100%, highlighting its effectiveness.
  • Emergency department visits and rehospitalization rates showed no significant differences, ensuring patient safety in both cohorts.

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Tan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43c79713b0b5dfea7bd31https://doi.org/10.2147/jmdh.s547734
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