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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The expansion increases capacity from 12 beds to 45 beds — more than tripling inpatient surgical capacity for women living with severe childbirth injuries.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The new facility, which Lurie announced in January, would be Lurie’s first hospital with inpatient beds outside of its main location in Streeterville.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Almost 99% of inpatient Broward pediatric hospital beds are no longer covered by Florida Blue plans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Van Lannen appeared for sentencing in Ramsey County Mental Health Treatment Court via Zoom from an inpatient treatment center.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The new facility, which Lurie announced in January, would be Lurie’s first hospital with inpatient beds outside of its main location in Streeterville.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Almost 99% of inpatient Broward pediatric hospital beds are no longer covered by Florida Blue plans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Van Lannen appeared for sentencing in Ramsey County Mental Health Treatment Court via Zoom from an inpatient treatment center.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Inpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inpatient. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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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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