Examine the benefits of freestanding ambulatory and surgical care sites

As Amber completes her program at UMA, she cannot help but contrast her career opportunities

with those of her mother. When her mother left nursing school thirty years ago, the nonprofit hospital in their town was the only venue where a healthcare professional could work. Decades later, Amber has many more career options. Her Career Services counselor has scheduled her for an interview at the local chain drugstore, which boasts a bustling new retail store clinic. There are other options beyond the hospital for Amber. Her future is bright.

Question:

Examine the benefits of freestanding ambulatory and surgical care sites. What are some of the best ways that they serve a twenty-first century population? Justify your response with real-world examples.