Ambulatory, care at home projected to outpace acute care

Ambulatory and home health growth outpace acute care, according to the latest Vizient Impact of Change report. Health system growth opportunities are anchored in the ambulatory space, which is expected to grow 20% by 2036. Ambulatory growth is attributed to strong shifts in site of care, such as surgical procedures moving to hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers. Capturing this growth will be an imperative for health systems, and addressing access challenges and care fragmentation for patients will be key to success.