The house call is back, with a 21st-century upgrade. In Part 7 of our History of the House Call series, we explore how digital innovation has revived a centuries-old tradition. Telemedicine and mobile healthcare units are bringing care back to the patient’s doorstep—powered by data, speed, and on-demand convenience.

In Part 6 of our History of the House Call series, we explore how the late 20th century saw a quiet but meaningful resurgence of in-home care. Driven by aging populations, hospice needs, and a renewed focus on dignity in care, physicians began once again stepping through front doors not as a novelty, but as a necessity.

In Part 5 of our History of the House Call series, we explore the post-WWII era, when medical breakthroughs and institutional systems reshaped healthcare. Hospitals became the new hub. Insurance incentivized clinic visits. And doctors traded the black bag for the benefits of specialization. The house call didn’t disappear overnight, but it was no longer the norm.