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268: Create an ambulatory care network that’s smarter — not just bigger

268: Create an ambulatory care network that’s smarter — not just bigger

Improve ambulatory efficiency before expanding sites. Smart growth means better operations, clinician alignment, and partnerships (yes, even with your competitors).

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September 30, 202528m 26s

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Show Notes

For years, health systems have approached ambulatory care as a pipeline for inpatient volumes. But today’s health care environment calls for a new mindset—one that prioritizes ambulatory capabilities designed to drive enterprise-wide success.

Challenging this longstanding approach is just the first step.

In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods welcomes Advisory Board experts Nick Hula and Lauren Woodrow to explore why the ambulatory network of the future demands getting better before getting bigger. Smart growth isn’t just about expansion—it’s about focusing on operational efficiency, breaking clinicians’ attachment to specific sites, and leveraging partnerships to unlock the full potential of ambulatory care.

We’re here to help:


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