DENVER & BOSTON—DispatchHealth and Medically Home announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. 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."
The companies said this merger comes at a pivotal moment as health care 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. The combined entity will 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 said it could free up more than 62,000 bed days, easing the strain on health systems while improving patient access to high-quality care at home.
"Health care 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," said Pippa Shulman, chief medical officer and chief strategy officer, Medically Home. "This merger allows us to break down barriers, reaching more families in underserved communities with high-quality, advanced medical care in their homes."
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.