Ambulatory care centers: structure, services, and marketing techniques.
A generic definition for an ambulatory care center (ACC) is not apparent. ACCs differ in ownership, primary function, and services offered. ACCs are attempting to expand their patient base by providing nonemergency care, contracting with provider organizations (e.g., HMOs and PPOs), and using aggressive marketing techniques.
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003625:Data Collection; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States