Hospital at Home AG
Hospital at Home AG delivers hospital-equivalent acute care to patients in their own homes, replacing traditional inpatient stays for clinically suitable conditions. After initial diagnostics at an emergency department or family physician's office, patients receive daily medical and nursing visits plus 24-hour on-call physician support. The program currently serves the city of Zurich and surrounding areas along both shores of Lake Zurich.
- Healthcare Technology
- Digital Health
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Many patients with acute illnesses are admitted to hospitals even though their conditions could be safely managed at home, leading to unnecessary hospital stays. Hospitalization increases risks such as infections, delirium, falls, and reduced mobility, while also diminishing patient autonomy and comfort. This traditional model of care places a burden on patients and the healthcare system alike.
Solution
Hospital at Home AG provides a hospital-equivalent treatment program for patients with selected acute conditions, delivered entirely in their own homes. After an initial diagnostic assessment at a hospital emergency department or by a family physician, patients receive daily medical and nursing visits from the program's team. This approach ensures safe, equivalent care while allowing patients to recover in a familiar environment, which supports faster recovery, better sleep, and reduced need for sleep medication. The program also lowers the risk of hospital-acquired infections, confusion, and falls, while improving mobility and overall well-being through greater autonomy and proximity to loved ones.
Target Audience
Primary customers are patients with selected acute conditions who are clinically stable enough for home-based treatment, as well as referring physicians in hospital emergency departments and family practices who seek a safe alternative to inpatient admission.
Features
- Daily physician and nursing home visits to provide hospital-level acute care
- 24-hour on-call physician availability for patients and referring doctor support
- Structured referral process via a standardized form for emergency departments and family physicians
- Focus on selected acute conditions that are clinically suitable for home-based treatment
- Care model supported by international studies demonstrating positive outcomes such as faster recovery and reduced complication risks
- Service area covering the city of Zurich, left shore of Lake Zurich up to Horgen, and right shore up to Stäfa