ORLANDO, Fla. — Helping children continue their recovery at home with medical support was the focus of a recent Orlando conference hosted by Nemours Children’s Health.
More than 100 health care experts attended the 2026 Pediatric Advanced Care at Home Conference to discuss how to develop and expand programs for children who need additional care after leaving the hospital, according to Nemours.
The health system’s Center for Advanced Care at Home combines technology, personalized care and around-the-clock clinical access to support eligible children and their families.
Support after a hospital stay
Nemours established the center in 2025 and says more than 700 patients have enrolled in its program.
The model serves children who are medically stable and no longer need inpatient care but still require close medical supervision. Services can include remote monitoring, medical equipment and feeding support, according to Nemours.
“Children’s hospitals provide exceptional inpatient care. When children with complex medical needs go home, they need a different level of support to remain healthy and avoid readmissions,” said Dr. R. Lawrence Moss, president and CEO of Nemours Children’s Health, in a news release.
Building a broader approach
Conference participants included clinical leaders, researchers, insurers, policy organizations and patient safety specialists.
Discussions covered how to operate home care programs, pay for services, measure results and address challenges as programs expand.
Nemours said the gathering was intended to help develop a shared approach that other organizations could adopt nationally.
“Being in the hospital for extended periods can be unsettling and disruptive for children and entire families,” said Jane M. Mericle, Nemours’ executive vice president, enterprise chief nursing executive and patient operations officer.
Information for families
Nemours says its program is currently enrolling children discharged from its Orlando hospital. Care teams make referrals based on a child’s medical needs and readiness to continue care at home.
Families can learn more through the Center for Advanced Care at Home website.
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