As the health care landscape continues to evolve, outpatient sites of care offer opportunities to expand both patient access and business operations outside the hospital. Health systems, medical practices and independent physicians alike are exploring ambulatory care to meet the rising demand for more convenient and more affordable options.
For those who venture into the outpatient sector, the road to opening a new site of care comes with its fair share of prerequisites, regulatory bureaucracy, and business readiness that may be outside your area of expertise.
The Essential Outpatient Center Checklist is designed to help guide that process, outlining several considerations, must-dos, and commonly overlooked steps before you can open your doors to serve patients. The list is comprehensive, including the early phases of site selection and building codes, through staffing, marketing and even emergency preparedness.
