To HITH or not to HITH: making a decision about establishing hospital in the home

Abstract

Hospital in the home is increasingly being considered as an alternative for the provision of acute care. This articleprovides an overview of Hospital in the Home in Australia, discussing some of the issues that should be consideredwhen determining whether to establish or fund hospital in the home programs such as whether efficiency is increased,care is improved and whether patients perceive more choice. These issues are discussed in the context of a transparentfunding strategy that is aimed at achieving predefined goals and objectives.