How to meet the new demands in ambulatory care.
Faced with increasing pressures to become more competitive, many hospitals are rethinking their ambulatory care services. This article suggests considerations that should be addressed in the organization and design of ambulatory care services and outlines a plan of action for boards and administrations wishing to expand their involvement in ambulatory care.
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000639:trends*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration