Taiwan’s Acute Home-Based Care Program Gains International Recognition; 90% of Patients Complete Treatment at Home

Taiwan launched its 'Acute Home-Based Care Program' in 2024 to address challenges related to aging and medical system transformation. To date, over 2,000 patients have benefited, with nearly 90% completing their hospital-level treatment from the comfort of their own bedrooms. This model has been highlighted on the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) website and published in the Journal of the Formosan Medical Association (JFMA).

Since July 2024, the National Health Insurance (NHI) Administration has offered this program as an alternative to traditional hospital stays. When elderly patients with limited mobility experience acute issues such as urinary tract infections or pneumonia, medical teams provide care at home or in long-term care facilities. The program integrates remote monitoring and home visits to ensure continuous medical support.

Dr. Chen Liang-yu, head of the NHI Administration, noted that this is one of the few large-scale, government-backed acute home-care models in Asia. A research team, including scholars from National Taiwan University, analyzed 2,158 cases between July 2024 and March 2025. Data shows that 89.9% of patients successfully completed their treatment at home. Following this success, the NHI will introduce an 'Early Discharge Model' starting May 2026, allowing stable patients to transition from hospital to home-based care sooner. The program's scope is also expanding to include all types of infections to optimize medical resource allocation.