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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In both clinics, more than 700 pregnant and breastfeeding women and nearly 500 children with severe and moderate malnutrition are enrolled in outpatient therapeutic feeding centers, according to the group.
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Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Brendan Ramirez, the CEO of Pan American Behavioral Health, which provides mental health and substance abuse screenings and other outpatient services, said the bill’s new work requirements for Medicaid will cause those already on the medical-assistance program to suffer.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Multiple administrative and clinical programs are slated to remain on the property, which has been used for a variety of outpatient services since the new hospital opened near Interstate 65 and U.S. 231 in January 2024.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Morton Center, a nonprofit providing outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, is one such recipient of foundation dollars.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Brendan Ramirez, the CEO of Pan American Behavioral Health, which provides mental health and substance abuse screenings and other outpatient services, said the bill’s new work requirements for Medicaid will cause those already on the medical-assistance program to suffer.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Multiple administrative and clinical programs are slated to remain on the property, which has been used for a variety of outpatient services since the new hospital opened near Interstate 65 and U.S. 231 in January 2024.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Morton Center, a nonprofit providing outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, is one such recipient of foundation dollars.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpatient. Accessed 21 Jul. 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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