抄録
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed healthcare systems worldwide, underscoring the need
for more efficient and innovative emergency medical services. We discuss the evolution of home-based acute
care, particularly focusing on models such as Hospital at Home (HaH) or emergency home visit services, which
have gained prominence abroad and are informed by pandemic experience. Strengthening HaH or emergency
home visit services in Japan may improve the emergency care system, reduce the workload of medical staff,
and build an effective care system during health crises. However, the successful integration of the HaH and the
conventional emergency system in Japan requires evaluation of their economic viability and outcomes.
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