outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt 
often attributive
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient
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Research shows independent practices like Epic Care offer treatments at significantly lower costs than hospital outpatient departments, with some treatments costing 60% less.
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
In addition to diversion units, the prison system operates outpatient treatment units.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The funds will cover outpatient counseling and plans for follow-up care.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Care utilization among seniors, which had already been running high post-pandemic, surged again, particularly for outpatient services and physician visits.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
In addition to diversion units, the prison system operates outpatient treatment units.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The funds will cover outpatient counseling and plans for follow-up care.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Care utilization among seniors, which had already been running high post-pandemic, surged again, particularly for outpatient services and physician visits.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpatient. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt
: a patient who visits a hospital for diagnosis or treatment without staying overnight compare inpatient
Medical Definition
outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient
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