Outpatient expansion is the new healthcare frontier, allowing greater patient access, new market entry, better care coordination, and proper utilization. Multidisciplinary ambulatory facilities are becoming increasingly looked to as an alternative treatment option for patients with multiple chronic and complex conditions.  These facilities provide coordinated care for patients that ensures optimal health outcomes and reduces hospital admissions.  They are often located in community settings to improve access for patients and enhance community-based services.  The development of the micro-hospital is another trend that offers faster access to care, increased time with physicians, more convenient locations, and improved patient experience.  Explore the ways these outpatient trends are making healthcare more available and affordable.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how micro-hospitals can meet the needs of smaller communities and patient populations.
2. Outline the ways that multidisciplinary ambulatory facilities can enable patients to optimize their health and reduce hospital admissions.
3. Discuss design methods that improve coordination of care in outpatient settings.
4. Identify new ways to enhance community care while keeping costs manageable.

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