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.

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