Medicine on the Go: Care at Home

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of home-based medical care and its benefits in reducing hospital visits and improving patient outcomes.

  Reimagining Care Beyond Hospital Walls Hospitals are a finite resource—but patient needs are not. This episode continues our multi-part series on taking medicine to where patients are—rather than making them come to us . From preventative care to pediatricians meeting families in their own environments, the series has explored how medicine is evolving beyond traditional settings. In this episode, we explore one of the most compelling—and long-overdue—ideas yet: care at home . What Is Home-Based Medical Care? Joined by Dr. Kelly Owen , Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis and Medical Director for Express Care and Dispatch Health, the conversation dives into what home-based care really looks like—from urgent care at home to ED-to-home follow-ups and post-hospital discharge support designed to prevent readmissions. A Patient-Centered Solution That Works Through a powerful real-world case, the team illustrates how mobile medical units can deliver wraparound care—medications, follow-up appointments, and clinical evaluation—right in a patient’s living room, avoiding unnecessary hospital stays while improving outcomes and patient satisfaction. Why This Model Matters Now…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Kelly Owen

Topics covered

• home-based medical care
• patient-centered care
• emergency medicine
• preventative care
• mobile medical units

Keywords

• home care
• urgent care
• patient satisfaction
• hospital discharge
• continuity of care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine, Express Care, Dispatch Health

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