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ambulatory care

British

noun

care given at a hospital to non-resident patients, including minor surgery and outpatient treatment

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Singapore market should stabilize by 2H, supported by the ramp-up of ambulatory care centers, medical tourism growth, and the expansion of Mount Elizabeth hospital, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The medical imaging and diagnostic company announced External link on Thursday an agreement to acquire Intelerad, a medical imaging software provider with a presence in outpatient ambulatory care settings, for $2.3 billion in cash.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

Among the possible scenarios being discussed by staff was to bring in the Army during December and January for additional support on the wards and in ambulatory care.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

Tenet is betting on growth in its ambulatory care unit, which deals with patients who are not bedridden and do not require overnight hospitalization.

From Reuters • Jul. 31, 2023

She then accepted a fellowship in child health at Harvard University and served as director of pediatric ambulatory care services of what is now NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital before joining Harlem Hospital.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023

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