Becker's Healthcare February 10, 2017
While a new presidential administration could mean big changes in healthcare, one trend likely to persist is the shift from inpatient to outpatient care. A major component of this resilient trend is the rise of urgent care.
The number of urgent care centers across the nation has increased dramatically in recent years. The increase has coincided with the emergence of consumerism as a more prominent influence on the healthcare industry. As patients continue to seek convenient, affordable treatment for minor health conditions, the expansion of urgent care is poised to continue.
Below are 20 things to know about urgent care.
1. Merriam-Webster added “urgent care” to the dictionary in 2017. The dictionary now defines urgent care as “medical care...
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