Most patients in the US receive most of their care in ambulatory care settings that includes…

➤ How does ambulatory care differ from inpatient hospital care?
Ambulatory care occurs without an overnight stay and focuses on outpatient visits, scheduled procedures, and quick treatments. Inpatient care requires admission, continuous monitoring, and more intensive resources for acute or complex conditions. Ambulatory services emphasize convenience, shorter recovery at home, and lower per-episode costs compared with hospital admissions.