The article “Center Locations Double Driven by Big Consumer Trends” written by the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine (JUCM) references the recent UCA White Paper “The Essential Nature of Urgent Care in the Healthcare Ecosystem Post-COVID-19” and discusses how consumer demand for convenient healthcare has led to a significant increase in the number of Urgent […]
Limited Scope X-Ray Successes: Updated Louisiana Regulations and Curriculum from CTD Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich of Ochsner Health and Dr. Kevin DiBenedetto of Premier Health, two physicians who have been practicing Urgent Care in Louisiana, recently joined forces to address one of the most pressing issues in Urgent Care: Limited Scope X-Ray requirements. With the help […]
Inaugural Urgent Care Foundation Grant Recipients Awarded The Urgent Care Foundation has announced the inaugural class of recipients of its Philanthropic Grants Program. The program, which was open to Urgent Care Association center members and other Urgent Care organizations where the project lead holds a UCA membership, supports projects and research that serve to further […]
The Urgent Care Industry Awards The Urgent Care Foundation has announced the latest class of its Industry Award recipients. These outstanding individuals are commended for their contributions to the advancement of Urgent Care medicine. The winners, nominated by their peers and selected by the Urgent Care Foundation Awards Committee, will be recognized across five categories […]
Results from a recent survey of Urgent Care Association members show that many Urgent Care centers are experiencing stagnancy or a decrease in reimbursement rates from insurance companies. Some report a significant decrease while others have experienced a slow drop. Reimbursement rates vary by insurer and even by state. Members that did not see an […]
The countdown to the Celebration & After Party has begun! In conjunction with the Urgent Care Convention, the 2023 Urgent Care Foundation Celebration and After Party will take place on Monday, April 3. Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada for an evening filled with friends and fun. Highlights: * A portion of the ticket price […]
UCF and UCA Announce Cooperative Agreement With the CDC In May 2022, The Urgent Care Foundation (UCF) was awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to further Antibiotic Stewardship (ABS). This grant – the inaugural federal award for UCF — will fund Urgent Care Association and College of Urgent Care […]
As monkeypox cases continue to climb, we as a community must be consistent and thorough in our patient-facing communications about the viral disease. Although we — UCA and the College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM) — have been discussing monkeypox and sharing resources throughout this outbreak, the reality is that some patients (presenting to the […]
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is monitoring cases of monkeypox throughout Colorado. Anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox can get the illness. CDPHE developed the clinical resource 10 things you need to know to safely evaluate a patient suspected to have monkeypox to help healthcare providers address monkeypox […]
Back in mid-March, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) funding ended for COVID-19 treatment and testing for the uninsured. Many Urgent Care centers are reporting they have been unable to get reimbursement for claims submitted months, and in some cases, years prior to the deadline. In a recent survey conducted by the Urgent Care Association, […]