Merger creates nation's most comprehensive high-acuity care platform, helping more patients receive advanced medical treatment where they're most comfortable—in their own homes
DENVER and BOSTON, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchHealth and Medically Home today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating the country's most comprehensive provider of advanced medical care at home. Once the deal closes, Medically Home will become part of DispatchHealth. The combined entity will extend care into the homes of patients across 50 major metropolitan 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."
This merger comes at a pivotal moment as healthcare costs rise, hospitals nationwide face capacity challenges, and patients increasingly prefer receiving care at home. The demand for hospital-at-home services has grown significantly, with the market projected to reach $300 billion by 2028, driven by improved patient outcomes and cost efficiency.1 The combined entity will be positioned to deliver everything from same-day medical care for serious health concerns to complex hospital-level care in patients' homes—improving outcomes while reducing the total cost of care by up to 30% over a 30-day period. With expanded capabilities, the combined organization could free up more than 62,000 bed days, easing strain on health systems while improving patient access to high-quality care at home.
"Healthcare demands innovative solutions that align clinical excellence with financial sustainability," said Jennifer Webster, CEO for DispatchHealth. "We've proven the home can be an extension of the hospital while improving the quality of care. This merger brings together two complementary pioneers in hospital-level care at home, accelerating our ability to expand access, lower costs, drive value, and improve capacity for health systems across the country."
"For many patients, the best hospital bed is the one at home," said Medically Home CEO Graham Barnes. "By joining forces with DispatchHealth, we're creating a stronger, more integrated model that will enable more patients, providers, and health systems to embrace high-acuity home-based care with confidence."
"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 merger is expected to close mid-year 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The terms of the definitive agreement were not disclosed.
MTS Health Partners is serving as financial advisor to DispatchHealth. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Polsinelli are serving as legal advisors to DispatchHealth. Cooley LLP is serving as legal advisor to Medically Home.
About DispatchHealth
DispatchHealth is a leading provider of high-acuity, in-home medical care for people experiencing serious health concerns. DispatchHealth is in-network with most major insurance companies and works closely with value-based entities and health systems to deliver in-home care that reduces unnecessary ER visits, hospital stays and readmissions. Since the company's inception in 2013, DispatchHealth has treated more than 1.2 million people in over 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. For more information, visit DispatchHealth.com.
About Medically Home
Medically Home is an established hospital-at-home technology enablement model for health systems and physician groups to safely provide emergency and hospital-level care at home for qualified patients. Medically Home provides a complete system including the clinical protocols, platform technology, and fulfillment of the clinical services to enable partners to deliver care in the home. More than 55,000 patients have received hospital care at home through a partner-utilized Medically Home-enabled program. For more information visit www.medicallyhome.com.
1 Chilmark Research. (2023). Hospital at Home Programs: Challenges, Solutions, Perspectives.
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