November 6, 2025- As health systems face growing pressure to lower costs, increase market share and run more efficiently, one thing is clear — the strength of their ambulatory care portfolio is quickly becoming a key differentiator, according to Vizient and Kaufman Hall.
The divide between high- and low-performing systems continues to widen, and the growth of outpatient revenue plays a significant role. According to Kaufman Hall’s recent National Hospital Flash Report, outpatient revenue grew 33% in the past three years, almost double the 18% growth in inpatient revenue. Leading health systems are taking advantage of the opportunities and driving a majority of their enterprise revenue from ambulatory care.