OPINION: Local solutions By: XinQi Dong and Ann M. Nguyen May 10, 2021 12:01 am Most of us get our health care from a doctor’s office or a clinic, not a hospital. Whether it’s primary care or a specialty, such as cardiology, ophthalmology or pediatrics, these practices deliver what’s known as ambulatory care. Dong There are at least 6,000 ambulatory care practices in New Jersey, according to the U.S. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Yet, they are underrepresented in the broader health care ecosystem. New Jersey has the second highest per capita income in the country, yet the 2020 America’s Health Rankings suggest the state ranks 41st in income inequity, 44th in access to primary care providers, 45th in flu vaccination coverage, 44th in drug-related deaths and has one of the lowest rankings for health disparities.