Four things to know:
1. Airbnb launched the medical stays program last September, which allows Airbnb hosts to offer their homes to patients traveling for critical healthcare services or respite care.
2. Airbnb has partnered with the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation in New York City and the Cancer Support Community in Washington, D.C., to expand this service to more patients.
3. The groups, which both support critically ill patients, will have access to free housing from Airbnb hosts through the program.
4. Airbnb is also giving the organizations more than $1.2 million in grants to cover housing for patients when free homes may not be available.
More articles on patient flow:
Cardiologist’s exit forces Indiana hospital to suspend heart transplant program
Walmart sees benefit of flying employees to top hospitals for care
Lehigh Valley Health hospital to shutter ER amid system consolidation
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.