MedCity News July 27, 2023
John Radford

I invite insurance companies to engage in meaningful dialogue with urgent care providers to understand the challenges they face and explore fair reimbursement models that reflect the value they bring to patients.

In recent years, the urgent care industry has emerged as a vital component of the U.S. healthcare system, providing convenient and timely care for non-life-threatening conditions. Urgent care centers have bridged the gap between primary care and emergency departments, offering affordable and convenient healthcare options in the communities they serve.

The Urgent Care Association (UCA) estimates that urgent care centers prevent around 24.5 million emergency room visits annually, reducing the burden on emergency rooms and saving patients and the healthcare system valuable time and money. In the United...

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