Insurance dollars cover fewer and fewer inpatient procedures. Insurance companies are more frequently requiring same-day procedures with outpatient follow-up. Facing these ever-ballooning health care delivery expenses, more and more organizations are strengthening their positions in the ambulatory (outpatient) arena.

In considering the planning and structure of ambulatory care operations, health care leaders must develop tactical affiliations with tertiary inpatient facilities to ensure a smooth and successful transition for patients and referring physicians. 

Despite the challenges of accurately assessing market variables and growth potential, Hopkins has successfully developed four ambulatory centers in the Baltimore area, as well as outpatient facilities in diverse global arenas. Our international partners have improved patient safety and the quality of outpatient care through strategic alignments with our experts and affiliates.