Question

Compare in your own words hospital based ambulatory care services and private medical office practices including patient-centered medical homes.

Answer 1

Hospital based Ambulatory care services

Hospital based ambulatory care can involve outpatient surgical care, clinic care or emergency room care.

Ambulatory care or outpatient care is medical acre provided on an outpatient basis including diagnosis, observation, consultation,treatment intervention,and rehabilitation services.this care can include advanced medical technology and procedures even when provided outside of hospitals.

Private medical office practices

In private practice a physician practices alone without any partners and typically with minimal support staff.therefore this type of practice ideally works for physicians who to own and manage their own practice.many patients report that private practices have a more family like feel than their hospital counterparts.

Patient centered medical home

The patient centered medical home is a model of care in which patients are engaged in a direct relationship with a chosen provider who coordinates a cooperative team of health Care professionals takes collective responsibility for the comprehensive integrated care provided to the patient and advocates and arranges appropriate care with other qualified providers and community resources as needed.