Unleashing Healthcare Everywhere: Building the Borderless Hospital of Tomorrow
What if the hospital came to you — rather than you rushing to the hospital?
At HealthIMPACT Forum NYC this January, Dr. Rasu Shrestha amazed the room with Advocate Health's vision for healthcare without walls, or as he calls it: the Borderless Hospital of Tomorrow.
This isn't some science fiction future — it's real, it's happening, and more than 14,000 patients have already enjoyed it, all from the comfort of their own homes.
Born from Crisis, Designed for the Future
The journey began at one of the most critical moments in the healthcare industry: the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocate Health launched their hospital-at-home program in March 2020 to alleviate clogged ICUs and emergency rooms.
But what started as a band-aid solution became a full-fledged care revolution. Now, this program is treating over 150 unique conditions and has an average daily census of 100 patients — with plans to quadruple that in Charlotte alone.
Partnerships That Fuel Innovation
There's a power team behind every life-changing notion. Advocate Health partnered with Best Buy Health, transforming their iconic Geek Squad into a high-powered health tech mission force, outfitting homes with the technology and connectivity for 24/7 remote care.
The partnership handles everything from delivery to device sanitizing and technical support, making homes little hospitals — without the sterile walls and waiting rooms.
Why It Matters
Aside from the headlines and the tech-heavy gear, the facts do the talking:
✔️ 25% Cheaper than hospitalization
✔️ Same or Improved Patient Outcomes compared to in-hospital care
✔️ 10-Point Improved Patient Satisfaction Scores
✔️ Healthier Care Teams (after all, work environment matters too!)
As Dr. Shrestha explained with such enthusiasm, "The cost of care is 25% less so it's actually cheaper for the same conditions for patients to be treated in the comfort of their home. and the quality of care is on par — if not better — than in our bricks and mortar facilities."
Beyond the Home: The Future is Borderless
This isn't about telemedicine check-ups in patients' living rooms — it's about reimagining healthcare delivery at every level. Advocate Health's vision goes far beyond virtual check-ins and remote monitoring:
A Pearl Innovation District — launching this June, with 5,500 new jobs.
A new medical school opening this August with AI and design thinking baked into its DNA.
A state-of-the-art Surgical Simulation Center training thousands of surgeons annually.
And the best part? Advocate Health isn't doing it alone. Partnerships with companies like Best Buy Health and Johnson & Johnson are turning retail footprints and technical expertise into powerful drivers of clinical trials and home care.
Why You Should Join the Movement
Healthcare isn’t just evolving — it’s being reinvented. Advocate Health’s borderless model proves that care can be high-quality, cost-effective, and deeply personal, no matter where the patient is. From transforming living rooms into healing spaces to turning big-box retail partnerships into health-tech lifelines, this is healthcare without limits. Whether you're a provider, innovator, or leader, understanding these shifts is key to staying relevant in a rapidly changing landscape.
Dr. Shrestha's message at HealthIMPACT Forum wasn't just inspirational — it was a playbook for the future of care:
Person-centered, digitally connected, continuously accessible, and borderless.
If you want to catch a glimpse of what's ahead and meet the innovators making it happen, don't miss June's HealthIMPACT Forum NYC!
Claim your seat and join the dialogue that's reshaping healthcare: HERE
Let's move healthcare — from hospital hallways to home living rooms.
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Dr. Rasu Shrestha, EVP
Chief Innovation & Commercialization Officer at Advocate Health
Dr. Rasu Shrestha serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation & Commercialization Officer at Advocate Health, where he leads the organization’s strategy to drive innovation, digital transformation, and commercial partnerships across one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems.
A physician, radiologist, and seasoned health tech leader, Dr. Shrestha is widely recognized for his work in reimagining care delivery — from hospital-at-home models to cutting-edge digital ecosystems. Before joining Advocate Health, he held senior leadership roles at UPMC and Atrium Health, where he led groundbreaking initiatives in enterprise imaging, interoperability, and AI-powered healthcare solutions.
Known for blending clinical expertise with business strategy, Dr. Shrestha is a passionate advocate for human-centered care, digital health equity, and collaborative partnerships that push the boundaries of what's possible in modern healthcare.