The Urgent Care Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity, and is the singular, nationally-recognized entity devoted to enabling the viability of Urgent Care through education and awareness efforts, educating the field and public and influencing patient decision making.
Our members support and advance this work through their philanthropic contributions.
The College of Urgent Care Medicine inspires excellence in patient care and advancing the specialty through education, advocacy and research.
Clinician members automatically engage in advancing clinical excellence through the College.
The Urgent Care College of Physicians focuses on advancing the specialty of Urgent Care medicine, including the pursuit of Urgent Care medicine as a specialty.
Physician members strengthen CME quality and advance Urgent Care research through peer review and grant support.
UCA has partnered with Control the Dose to provide safe, high-quality X-rays in all Urgent Care centers. Our programs are designed to train clinical professionals in limited scope radiology and are customized to meet state regulations.
Control the Dose is dedicated to providing education for limited X-ray operators in medical and chiropractic offices, clinics and smaller/rural hospitals.
Members receive preferred pricing to this education.
The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine™ is the official publication of the Urgent Care Association. The Journal supports the evolution of Urgent Care medicine by creating content that addresses both the clinical practice of Urgent Care and the practice management challenges of keeping pace with an ever-changing healthcare marketplace.
Members receive this official publication as part of their commitment to advancing Urgent Care.
Members receive preferred pricing to this education and recognition through quality initiatives.
Site Data Services (SDS) is a data information group specializing in strategic analysis for users in Urgent Care. By tracking more than 15,000 retail medical facilities nationally, SDS is able to go beyond the “traditional methodologies” of market and site evaluation and offer a more-comprehensive review of factors affecting consumer paths of travel and decision-making for retail medical services. By examining cell phone data and behaviors of consumers, in addition to understanding the existing services in the market, SDS is uniquely suited to assist those looking to open their first Urgent Care center, grow their existing footprint or acquire an existing entity or location.
Members receive preferred pricing on data insights to inform business decisions.
The Commission on Ambulatory and Urgent Care Quality leads quality improvement efforts across Urgent Care, providing structured programs that support consistent, high-quality care delivery.
Members who complete CAUCQ programs are recognized for quality and help demonstrate the strength of Urgent Care nationwide.