Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:00am – 8:15am

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

8:15am – 9:00am

The Hospital at Home Revolution: Reshaping Healthcare Delivery 

Join us for an inspiring opening session that examines how hospital at home programs are fundamentally transforming the healthcare delivery landscape. Our speaker will share fresh insights from recent market analysis showing the exponential growth and financial impact of home-based acute care models. Discover discover how early adopters are achieving remarkable cost reductions while dramatically improving patient experiences. Explore emerging market opportunities as private insurers increasingly embrace these programs and new federal policies expand reimbursement possibilities. Get an insider’s perspective on how successful organizations are leveraging technology investments and strategic partnerships to create sustainable competitive advantages in their markets. Learn why many healthcare leaders now see hospital at home as not just a program but a critical strategic imperative for future success.

9:00am – 9:45am

Digital Health Integration: Building a Seamless Technology Ecosystem for Home-Based Care

Navigate the complex landscape of technology solutions enabling successful hospital at home programs. Discover how organizations are creating integrated digital ecosystems that connect remote monitoring devices, telehealth platforms and electronic health records. We’ll explore real-world examples of how artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are being leveraged to enhance clinical decision-making and improve operational efficiency. Learn strategies for evaluating and selecting technology partners while ensuring interoperability and data security. 

9:45am – 10:15am

Networking & Refreshments Break

10:15am – 11:00am

Innovative Payment Models and Payer Partnerships

Dive into the evolving reimbursement landscape for hospital at home services. This session will examine emerging payment models and innovative approaches to payer partnerships. Understand how organizations are navigating Medicare waivers, commercial contracts and value-based arrangements to create sustainable funding streams. Our speaker will share strategies for negotiating favorable terms, managing billing complexities and demonstrating value to payers. 

11:00am – 11:45am

Building and Managing High-Performance Home Care Teams

Transform your approach to staffing and workforce management in the home care setting. This session will explore innovative models for recruiting, training and retaining talented professionals in your hospital at home program. Learn how organizations are:

• Creating hybrid staffing models that combine in-person and virtual care teams
• Developing specialized training programs for home-based acute care
• Implementing effective scheduling and workload management systems
• Building career pathways and advancement opportunities
• Measuring and improving staff satisfaction and retention

11:45am – 12:30pm

Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence in Home-Based Care

Explore best practices for managing the complex logistics of delivering acute care in home settings. Our speaker will share strategies for optimizing inventory management, streamlining delivery processes and ensuring timely access to supplies and equipment. Learn how successful programs are leveraging technology and partnerships to create efficient supply chain operations. The session will cover approaches to managing costs, maintaining quality control and scaling operations as programs grow. 

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

1:30pm – 2:15pm

Scaling and Expanding Hospital at Home Programs

Uncover proven strategies for growing your hospital at home program while maintaining quality and efficiency. This comprehensive session will address key considerations for expanding service areas, adding new clinical conditions and increasing patient volume. Our speaker will share insights on resource allocation, capacity planning and maintaining operational excellence during growth phases. Learn how to:

• Identify and evaluate expansion opportunities
• Build partnerships with community providers and services
• Develop standardized processes that support scaling
• Manage growth-related challenges and risks
• Create metrics for monitoring program performance

2:15pm – 3:15pm

Panel: Overcoming Common Barriers to Hospital at Home Implementation

Join industry leaders for an interactive discussion of common challenges and practical solutions in hospital at home implementation. Our panel will share insights from their experiences launching and operating successful programs. Topics will include securing internal buy-in, managing change resistance, addressing regulatory compliance and overcoming operational hurdles. The discussion will focus on actionable strategies that attendees can apply in their own organizations. Audience members will have the opportunity to engage with panelists and learn from peers facing similar challenges.

3:15pm – 3:45pm

Networking & Refreshments Break

3:45pm – 4:30pm

Data Analytics and Performance Optimization

Harness the power of data to drive continuous improvement in your hospital at home program. This session will explore advanced analytics approaches for measuring program performance, identifying optimization opportunities and demonstrating value to stakeholders. Learn how to:

• Design effective dashboards and reporting systems 
• Leverage predictive analytics for resource planning
• Track and improve key performance indicators
• Use data insights to enhance operational efficiency
• Apply benchmarking strategies for program evaluation

4:30pm – 5:15pm

Clinical Innovation and Program Expansion Strategies

Discover emerging trends and opportunities for expanding hospital at home services beyond traditional acute care models. Our speaker will explore innovative approaches to adding new service lines, incorporating specialty care and integrating with other home-based programs. Understand how organizations are identifying and evaluating new opportunities while managing clinical quality and regulatory compliance. Learn strategies for building partnerships with specialists and developing comprehensive care protocols. Gain insights into successful pilots and program extensions that are pushing the boundaries of home-based care delivery.

5:15pm

End of Day One

Networking Breakfast

8:00am – 8:15am

Chairperson’s Remarks

8:15am – 9:00am

Building Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Program Growth 

This session will explore how innovative healthcare organizations are leveraging strategic partnerships to rapidly scale their hospital at home programs and create competitive advantages. We’ll explore successful collaboration models with community providers, post-acute care organizations, emergency medical services and home health agencies. Learn how leading programs are moving beyond traditional service agreements to create integrated care networks that enhance patient outcomes and program efficiency. Explore novel approaches to risk-sharing arrangements, joint operational models and shared resource utilization that are transforming care delivery. 

9:00am – 9:45am

Marketing and Patient Engagement Strategies

Transform your approach to patient acquisition and engagement in hospital at home programs. This session will explore effective strategies for building awareness, educating stakeholders and driving program participation. Learn how successful organizations are marketing their services to patients, families and referring providers. Topics to be discussed will include:

• Innovative approaches to patient education
• Consent processes and family engagement
• Measuring patient satisfaction
• Leveraging success stories to grow your program.

9:45am – 10:15am

Networking & Refreshments Break

10:15am – 11:00am

Risk Management and Quality Assurance in Home-Based Care

Develop robust approaches to managing risk and ensuring quality in home-based acute care delivery. This session will examine strategies for identifying, assessing and mitigating risks in the home care environment. Our speaker will share frameworks for quality monitoring, incident management and continuous improvement. 

11:15am – 12:00pm

Future of Hospital at Home: Innovation and Growth Opportunities

Take a look at the future of hospital at home care delivery. This session will explore emerging trends, technologies and opportunities that will shape the evolution of home-based acute care. Our speaker will examine potential impacts of artificial intelligence, remote monitoring advances and changing payment models. Learn how leading organizations are positioning themselves for future growth and innovation. 

12:00pm

Conference Concludes

Workshop: Developing a Comprehensive Hospital at Home Implementation Plan

Join us for an interactive workshop focused on creating a robust implementation plan for your hospital at home program. This session will guide participants through key elements of program design, operational planning and implementation strategy. Learn how to assess organizational readiness, identify resource requirements and develop detailed implementation timelines. Our workshop leader will share practical tools, templates and frameworks that participants can apply in their own organizations. Work through real-world scenarios and common implementation challenges while networking with peers who are at similar stages in their hospital at home journey.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a structured approach to program planning and implementation
• Create detailed operational workflows and staffing models
• Build financial projections and ROI analysis frameworks
• Design quality monitoring and performance management systems