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Parkland Health's Hospital-at-Home Program Cuts Costs 30%
Dallas-based Parkland Health's hospital-at-home program costs about 30% less per episode than traditional inpatient care, according to a Nov. 5 report by the Irving (Texas) Journal, citing a February evaluation. As of Aug. 17, the program had treated 1,660 patients and freed up 11,637 hospital bed days, with an average stay of 7.5 days in fiscal year 2026. Parkland launched the program in 2022 after receiving approval from CMS and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and has since expanded to treat higher-acuity conditions including infections, kidney and cardiac conditions, using daily virtual physician visits, twice-daily nurse visits, and remote monitoring equipment.
Why it mattersSafety-net hospitals and Medicaid managed care plans serving similar populations may look to hospital-at-home models as a way to reduce inpatient costs while maintaining care for complex, high-acuity patients.