Name of the program| Home-Based Hospital Care
Health system| University of Wisconsin (UW) Health
When established| 2023
Enrollment milestones| Cared for 1,000 patients as of June 2026
Core services| Acute Hospital Care at Home Early Discharge Outpatient Model
Image credit: UW Health.
Population served| 18+, lives within 30 minutes of our main hospital, no IV pain medications, no telemetry
Area served| Within 30 minutes from main hospital in downtown Madison, WI
Outcomes or successes| CMI of 1.56, 6.5% 30-day readmission rate
Unique feature| Uses Epic’s MyChart Bedside as the primary patient portal. Directly employs all staff, including dedicated MSW, PT, OT, and Phlebotomy.
Leadership| Dr. Jennifer Woodard, Medical Director, Home-Based Hospital Care; Mandy McGowan, Director, Home-Based Care Services; Jen DiPiazza, Nurse Manager, Home-Based Hospital Care
Web site| https://www.uwhealth.org/home-based-hospital-care
Media coverage| Patient Testimonial Video
Public resources| Happy to share any resources with other programs.
Contact information| Mandy McGowan