WHAHC: The World Hospital at Home Podcast

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up , we focus on one of the most critical enablers of Hospital at Home (HaH) success: education, training, and workforce readiness . Drawing from the WHAHC 2025 symposium “Building a World-Class Hospital-at-Home Team Through Experience, Interactive Education & Training,” chaired by Karen Titchener (Maribel Health, USA) , this session explored how leading...

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up , we explore the evolving technological backbone of Hospital at Home (HaH), drawing on insights from the WHAHC 2025 session “Technology and HaH – Part 1,” chaired by Dr. Jared Conley (Harvard Medical School, USA) . From virtual visits and remote monitoring to patient identification and EHR integration, this session offered a global snapshot of what’s work...

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up , we move beyond clinical success to tackle the next great challenge for Hospital at Home (HaH): scaling up and sustaining programs as part of mainstream healthcare systems. Drawing from the WHAHC 2025 session “Scaling HaH” , chaired by Itamar Offer (Founder and Co-Chair of WHAHC) , this episode brings together powerful lessons from Singapore, France, Isr...

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up , we dive into the pediatric perspective on Hospital at Home (HaH), exploring the unique opportunities and challenges of delivering complex, hospital-level care to children in their own homes. The session “To HaH or Not to HaH: The Pediatric Perspective” was chaired by Dr. Claire Mehler Jacob (APHP, France) and featured case studies and clinical insights...

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up , we explore the economics of Hospital at Home (HaH) through the lens of the WHAHC 2025 symposium “Payor Perspectives on Hospital at Home: Challenges and Efforts to Accelerate Adoption” , chaired by Lisa Tripp (Tripp Hollander Advisors, USA). Experts from Singapore, the United States, and Australia share how different funding models, payment policies, and...

In this episode of WHAHC Congress Catch-Up , we dive into the future of education and workforce development in Hospital at Home, drawing on insights from Session 5: “Education, Training and Workforce – Part 1,” chaired by Dr. Ryan Brewster (Ariadne Labs, USA). The session showcased strategies for scaling HaH through culture change, standardized training, and cutting-edge clinical tools. You’ll als...

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 expe...

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 shap...

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 ho...

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...

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. Wi...

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 de...

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...