In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up, we explore the deeply human side of Hospital at Home through the lens of the WHAHC 2025 session “Patient & Caregiver Experience – Part 1”, chaired by Dr. Penelope Bryant (Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia). The session presents powerful data and stories from Australia, France, and Spain, revealing how patients and their caregivers experience acute care delivered at home—and how healthcare systems are adapting to support them better.

You’ll also hear about:
• How cancer patients' pain, sleep, and mental health improved in just days at home, tracked using PROMs and PREMs (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia)
• A study of 130 patient-caregiver pairs revealing the hidden toll on caregivers—and what France is doing to support them (Fondation Santé Service, France)
• An innovative NGO-hospital partnership that provides trained caregivers to patients with no family support, making HaH more equitable (Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain)
• A rigorously validated questionnaire—developed specifically for Hospital at Home—that captures the real patient and caregiver experience (Royal Children’s Hospital, Australia)

The session's rich Q&A explored pressing issues like social inequity, the burden on women caregivers, and how international models are working to overcome staffing and access barriers in creative, system-level ways.

This episode is especially relevant for clinicians, program leads, health system planners, and patient experience professionals focused on delivering safe, compassionate, and equitable care at home.

This podcast was created using AI to provide a quick and insightful summary of a WHAHC 2025 session. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, listeners are encouraged to refer to original Congress materials and recordings for detailed information.

The World Hospital at Home Congress, WHAHC 2025, took place on 27–29 March 2025, in Vienna, Austria.

For more information visit https://whahc.kenes.com/

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up, we explore the most impactful research developments in Hospital at Home (HaH) from around the world, as presented in the WHAHC 2025 session “International Hospital at Home Research Roundup.” Featuring thought leaders Dr. David Levine, Dr. Linda DeCherrie, and WHAHC Co-Chair Prof. Bruce Leff, this symposium captured key findings and future directions shaping the field today.

Drawing on a wide body of studies and implementation experiences, the session spotlighted real-world solutions to challenges in training, scalability, specialty care, medication safety, and patient engagement.

You’ll also hear about:

• Simulation-based training and why we still lack standardized HaH education

• Agile and human-centered design as tools for scaling HaH effectively

• The inclusion of HaH in the American College of Cardiology’s heart failure care pathway

• Innovative solutions for managing dialysis, electrolyte imbalances, and IV meds at home

• A decision-support app designed to improve patient acceptance of HaH programs

• The vital, measurable role of pharmacists in optimizing at-home clinical safety

This research-rich episode offers valuable takeaways for healthcare professionals building or scaling HaH programs, as well as those looking to align operational practice with emerging evidence.

This podcast was created using AI to provide a quick and insightful summary of a WHAHC 2025 session. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, listeners are encouraged to refer to original Congress materials and recordings for detailed information.

The World Hospital at Home Congress, WHAHC 2025, took place on 27–29 March 2025, in Vienna, Austria.

For more information visit https://whahc.kenes.com/

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up, we unpack key insights from the WHAHC 2025 symposium “Clinical Practice: Can We & Should We Admit Patients Directly to Hospital-at-Home Without a Prior ED Visit?” Chaired by Dr. Rachel Choe (Alexandra Hospital, Singapore), this thought-provoking session featured four real-world case studies from Singapore’s healthcare system.

The session explored how Hospital at Home (HaH) programs are successfully admitting patients straight from nursing homes, primary care, transitional care, and even newborn clinics—bypassing the emergency department altogether.

You’ll also hear about:
• Singapore’s data showing that frail older adults can be safely admitted directly from the community• A pediatric jaundice program offering newborn phototherapy at home with 24/7 support• A virtual care model for nursing homes reducing ED transfers by over 60%• A transitional care pathway that enables seamless direct HaH admission for complex patients• The role of trust, training, and regulation in scaling these models effectively

This episode offers practical lessons and strategic inspiration for clinicians, program developers, and healthcare leaders seeking scalable, patient-centered alternatives to hospital admission—especially for vulnerable populations.

This podcast was created using AI to provide a quick and insightful summary of a WHAHC 2025 session. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, listeners are encouraged to refer to original Congress materials and recordings for detailed information.

The World Hospital at Home Congress, WHAHC 2025, took place on 27–29 March 2025, in Vienna, Austria.

For more information visit https://whahc.kenes.com/

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up, we explore insights from Session 1 of WHAHC 2025: “Bridging Clinical Practice and Innovation in Hospital at Home”, chaired by Dr. Manuel Miron (University Hospital Torrejon, Spain). This dynamic session featured international speakers addressing some of the most practical and pressing questions in delivering acute care at home.

From international nursing standards to real-world innovations in IV therapy, endocarditis care, and rapid response systems, this episode spotlights how clinical practice is evolving to meet the challenges, and unlock the opportunities, of the Hospital at Home (HaH) model.

You’ll also hear about:

• A global framework for home-based nursing developed across 39 countries

• The safety of using fluid boluses instead of continuous IV drips at home

• Why standard guidelines for endocarditis may not fully apply to HaH patients

• How Rapid Response Teams in Spain reduce unnecessary ER visits

• Matched cohort data from Canada showing reduced harm and mortality in HaH

This episode is especially relevant for clinicians, health system leaders, researchers, and care model innovators committed to advancing safe, scalable, and evidence-based care beyond hospital walls.

This podcast was created using AI to provide a quick and insightful summary of a WHAHC 2025 session. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, listeners are encouraged to refer to original Congress materials and recordings for detailed information.

The World Hospital at Home Congress, WHAHC 2025, took place on 27–29 March 2025, in Vienna, Austria.

For more information visit https://whahc.kenes.com/

In this episode, we spotlight the Opening Keynote Lecture from the 2025 World Hospital at Home Congress: "A HOSPITAL AT HOME JAHM SESSION", delivered by Prof. Michael Montalto, Co-Chair of WHAHC and Medical Director at Epworth Hospital, Australia.

Prof. Montalto shares an inspiring look at how the Hospital at Home (HaH) model has grown from a niche idea into a dynamic global movement. With over 730 delegates attending WHAHC 2025 and hundreds of abstracts and session proposals submitted, this year’s congress underscored a surge in international interest, collaboration, and innovation.

Key themes explored include:• The continued global expansion of Hospital at Home across regions including the Middle East, Asia, and Europe• The sharp rise in research activity, with 430+ abstracts highlighting advancements in remote monitoring and digital health tools• The behind-the-scenes dedication of the WHAHC scientific and organizing committees• How real-world implementation and a growing evidence base are shaping HaH into a core pillar of modern healthcare

This podcast episode is especially relevant for health system leaders, clinicians, policy makers, digital health innovators, and researchers exploring new models of care delivery that extend beyond hospital walls.

This podcast was created using AI to provide a quick and insightful summary of a WHAHC 2025 session. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, listeners are encouraged to refer to original Congress materials and recordings for detailed information.

The World Hospital at Home Congress, WHAHC 2025, took place on 27-29 March 2025, in Vienna Austria.

For more information visit https://whahc.kenes.com/

In this first episode of the WHAHC Congress Catch-Up series, we break down the inspiring closing keynote lecture from the 2025 World Hospital at Home Congress, presented by WHAHC Co-Chair Prof. Bruce Leff. The session captured just how far the field has come and where it’s headed next, and presented a wonderful overview of the entire WHAHC 2025.

From complex cancer treatments and pediatric care delivered at home, to AI-powered monitoring, rapid response teams, and robust international scaling efforts, the message was clear: Hospital at Home isn’t a fringe idea anymore - it’s fast becoming a core part of modern healthcare systems.

You’ll also hear about:

• Safety data showing fewer infections and lower readmission rates

• Innovations from augmented reality to automated medication kits

• New thinking on defining success, training teams, and involving patients and caregivers

• The vision of “a hospital in any home” and what it could mean for the future of care

This podcast topic is relevant for: clinicians, health system leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and anyone working to expand or understand acute care outside hospital walls.

This podcast was created using AI to provide a quick and insightful summary of a WHAHC 2025 session. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, listeners are encouraged to refer to original Congress materials and recordings for detailed information.

The World Hospital at Home Congress, WHAHC WHAHC 2025, took place on 27-29 March 2025, in Vienna Austria.

For more information visit https://whahc.kenes.com/

Welcome to WHAHC Congress Catch-Up, the official podcast series by the World Hospital at Home Congress (WHAHC). This podcast brings you the latest innovations and insights in Hospital at Home care, presented at the WHAHC 2025 Congress in Vienna.

Tailored for medical professionals, researchers, and healthcare leaders, this AI-generated series delivers concise, curated summaries of key sessions from the Congress. From clinical best practices and technological advancements to policy updates and global implementation strategies, we’ll spotlight the research and discussions that are shaping the future of home-based healthcare.

Whether you attended the Congress in Vienna, this podcast series will bring the heart of WHAHC 2025 directly to you.

WHAHC 2025 took place March 27–29, 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

For more information, visit https://whahc.kenes.com/