different types of ambulatory care settings

List seven different types of ambulatory care settings and describe what they do, why ambulatory care makes sense, and compare and contrast free-standing versus hospital-based settings.

• Ambulatory care exists in hospitals and in free standing clinics surgical centers and medical offices. Identify and explain on key difference in the management of a traditional hospital and an ambulatory care center.

• What do you believe are the differences between patient flow and patient experience in an ambulatory care center and a traditional hospital?