Opening Keynote Lecture - A Hospital at Home JAHM Session | WHAHC Congress Catch-Up
WHAHC: The World Hospital at Home PodcastShow Notes
In this episode, we spotlight the Opening Keynote Lecture from the 2025 World Hospital at Home Congress: "A HOSPITAL AT HOME JAHM SESSION", delivered by Prof. Michael Montalto, Co-Chair of WHAHC and Medical Director at Epworth Hospital, Australia.
Prof. Montalto shares an inspiring look at how the Hospital at Home (HaH) model has grown from a niche idea into a dynamic global movement. With over 730 delegates attending WHAHC 2025 and hundreds of abstracts and session proposals submitted, this year’s congress underscored a surge in international interest, collaboration, and innovation.
Key themes explored include:• The continued global expansion of Hospital at Home across regions including the Middle East, Asia, and Europe• The sharp rise in research activity, with 430+ abstracts highlighting advancements in remote monitoring and digital health tools• The behind-the-scenes dedication of the WHAHC scientific and organizing committees• How real-world implementation and a growing evidence base are shaping HaH into a core pillar of modern healthcare
This podcast episode is especially relevant for health system leaders, clinicians, policy makers, digital health innovators, and researchers exploring new models of care delivery that extend beyond hospital walls.
This podcast was created using AI to provide a quick and insightful summary of a WHAHC 2025 session. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, listeners are encouraged to refer to original Congress materials and recordings for detailed information.
The World Hospital at Home Congress, WHAHC 2025, took place on 27-29 March 2025, in Vienna Austria.
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