Which category does NOT fall under ambulatory care services?

Ambulatory care services refer to medical services provided on an outpatient basis without admission to a hospital or other facility. These services are designed to allow patients to receive the care they need and return home the same day.

Inpatient nursing care facilities, however, involve overnight hospitalization or more extended stays, which is contrary to the definition of ambulatory care. These facilities are designed for patients who require more intensive medical supervision and treatment than can be provided in an outpatient setting. Thus, they do not fit the category of ambulatory care.

Private physicians' practices, off-site outpatient centers, and prison health services typically provide care that allows patients to be treated and released the same day, aligning with the principles of ambulatory care. This distinction highlights why inpatient nursing care facilities are appropriately excluded from the ambulatory care category.