DispatchHealth Merges with Medically Home to Pioneer In-Home Acute Care Revolution

DispatchHealth and Medically Home have announced a definitive merger agreement, set to create the nation's most comprehensive in-home acute care platform. By merging, the two companies aim to expand access to advanced medical care directly in patients' homes across 50 major U.S. metropolitan areas, in partnership with nearly 40 health systems and most significant health plans. This strategic move is poised to accommodate rising healthcare demand, reduce hospital strains, and align with patient preferences for home-based care. The merger is projected to improve patient outcomes and cost efficiencies, offering hospital-level care at home while reducing overall costs by up to 30% over a 30-day period. The combined forces of these pioneering companies mark a significant shift in hospital-at-home care, potentially freeing more than 62,000 bed days and positioning the merged entity as a leader in the healthcare sector. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, is expected to close by mid-2025.