Define: Outpatient facility

The meaning of “Outpatient facility” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Outpatient facility defined in a legal contract?

  • Outpatient facility means any premises used, or intended to be used by a healthcare professional to deliver healthcare services on an outpatient basis. This can include private medical or dental clinics and outpatient departments within a private healthcare service which may require separate registration. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Outpatient facility means a distinct unit, whether public or private, providing outpatient mental health or substance abuse services. This can encompass centers such as hospitals, clinics, day or night treatment centers. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Outpatient facility means a program or facility offering substance abuse treatment services a minimum of five days per week. These centers are equipped to deliver assessment, evaluation, and various types of counseling services as well as aftercare. It places a strong emphasis on ensuring continuity of care. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Outpatient facility means a facility either within or separate from a hospital that provides diagnostic or treatment services or both under the direction of a physician. These facilities offer services to patients in need of medical, surgical, or mental care and may have observation beds. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Outpatient facility means a healthcare facility that's not a hospital or a separate entity operated in conjunction with a hospital, providing outpatient services which can include prescheduled surgical services, urgent care or diagnostic services. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Outpatient facility means a facility that offers diagnosis or treatment services for ambulatory patients, including those admitted for short-term, ambulatory care. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of outpatient facility' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Outpatient facility means a center providing healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and counseling to non-residential patients.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Forming partnerships or joint ventures with other healthcare providers
  • Expanding the healthcare services a facility provides
  • Licensing medical technology or intellectual property

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Outpatient facility means a distinct unit delivering outpatient mental health or substance abuse services.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Providing specialized mental health or substance abuse services
  • Contracting with government entities to provide public health services
  • Entering into research partnerships for the development of new treatment methods

Relevant Sectors

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Outpatient facility means a center providing healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and counseling to non-residential patients.

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