«The increased use of ambulatory care centers raises questions about access and the effect on surgical outcomes, patient safety and patient satisfaction,» says Brian Stagg, M.D., the study's lead author and a clinical scholar at the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. (sciencedaily.com)
The John M. and Sally B. Thornton Hospital and Perlman Ambulatory Care Center open. (health.ucsd.edu)
In addition to the merging of hospitals, the administration is also looking to create an additional 36 primary and ambulatory care centers intended to reduce unnecessary hospital visits, officials added. (nydailynews.com)