There has been a dramatic shift from inpatient to outpatient services and emphasis on shortening patient stays. Why is this?

There has been a dramatic shift from inpatient to outpatient services and emphasis on shortening patient stays. Why is this?

What has impacted dramatic shift from inpatient to outpatient services decision?

In your opinion, was the dramatic shift from inpatient to outpatient services shift made for medical reasons or financial ones?