inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt 
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
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In 2023 about 68% of Weiss’ inpatient revenue and about 36% of its outpatient revenue came from Medicare, according to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Comprehensive discharge planning The partial hospitalization service is available for patients who require intensive treatment but do not need 24-hour inpatient care.
—Chase Jordan
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
The total cost of providing health care to the typical family of four accounts for inpatient and outpatient care, professional services, pharmacy/drug costs and other services such as home health care, ambulance services, durable medical equipment and prosthetics.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Over the next 10 months, Brett slowly recovered in inpatient care, first at the Milwaukee Children's Hospital before going to the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago and then transferring to the Ronald McDonald House.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Comprehensive discharge planning The partial hospitalization service is available for patients who require intensive treatment but do not need 24-hour inpatient care.
—Chase Jordan
july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
The total cost of providing health care to the typical family of four accounts for inpatient and outpatient care, professional services, pharmacy/drug costs and other services such as home health care, ambulance services, durable medical equipment and prosthetics.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Over the next 10 months, Brett slowly recovered in inpatient care, first at the Milwaukee Children's Hospital before going to the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago and then transferring to the Ronald McDonald House.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 June 2025
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“Inpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inpatient. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
Medical Definition
inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
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