Ambulatory care has been on the agenda for decades, but today it has become a strategic imperative for health system C-suites. Rising costs, value-based payment models, and shifting patient expectations have pushed ambulatory growth from a “nice to have” into the center of the C-suite playbook. Executives increasingly view surgery centers, primary care networks, urgent care, and virtual services not just as convenient extensions of the hospital, but as essential levers for financial sustainability, market relevance, and patient loyalty.

Health systems can no longer rely on inpatient services alone — future growth depends on delivering care across the continuum, closer to home and aligned with prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management. Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth

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