DispatchHealth, Medically Home merger ‘unlocks future’ for hospital at home 

DENVER and BOSTON – DispatchHealth and Medically Home have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating what they say is the country’s most comprehensive provider of advanced medical care at home. With Medically Home as part of DispatchHealth, the companies will extend care into the homes of patients across 50 major metro areas in partnership with nearly 40 health systems, as well as most major health plans and value-based care entities. “This merger unlocks a future where high-acuity care at home is the new standard,” said Dr. Mark Prather, co-founder and executive chair of the board for DispatchHealth. “We’re combining decades of expertise to create a seamless, scalable model for hospital-level care at home—bringing the right care to the right place at the right time for more people.” The companies say the combined entity will be positioned to deliver everything from same-day medical care for serious health concerns to complex hospital-level care in the home—improving outcomes while reducing the total cost of care by up to 30% over a 30-day period. With expanded capabilities, the combined entity could free up more than 62,000 bed days, easing strain on health systems while improving patient access to high-quality care at home, they say. “Hospital-at-home has consistently demonstrated better outcomes, and we believe every patient—regardless of where they live—deserves access to that level of care. This merger allows us to break down barriers, reaching more families in underserved communities with high-quality, advanced medical care in their homes,” said Pippa Shulman, chief medical officer and chief strategy officer, Medically Home. The deal is expected to close mid-year 2025. About the companies: 

• DispatchHealth: Since its inception in 2013, it has treated more than 1.2 million people in more than 20 states across the U.S., resulting in 58% emergency room avoidance, 8.5% 30-day hospital readmission rate, 98% patient satisfaction rating and an estimated $1.5 billion in medical cost savings. 

• Medically Home: More than 55,000 patients have received hospital care at home through a partner-utilized Medically Home-enabled program.