April 25, 2024
The theme of the 2024 Urgent Care Convention was Recharge, and attendees did just that, all while connecting with over 1,000 industry professionals and vendors.
There was a lot to learn, great solutions to be found in the Expo (along with fun and games, and massages) and various interactive sessions.
The Urgent Care Foundation Celebration, the fundraising event of the Urgent Care Convention, raised $83,000 for original research and special initiatives and raising awareness for Urgent Care (thank you, donors)!
We look forward to meeting again at this invaluable industry intersection next year and would like to hear about your Convention experience, so please take our survey below.
Thank you all for your dedication to our association and the Urgent Care industry by participating in this democratic election.
ED overcrowding is a significant challenge faced by healthcare systems globally, leading to increased wait times, patient dissatisfaction, and compromised quality of care. Studies indicate that a considerable portion of ED visits, up to 40 percent, are for lower acuity conditions that could be managed in an outpatient setting such as primary care or Urgent Care centers. These visits often include respiratory infections, common illnesses and minor procedures such as suture removals, IV therapy, and wound care, which do not necessarily require the resources of an emergency department.
A member organization of the Urgent Care Association (UCA) recognized the need to address ED overcrowding while improving patient access to appropriate care settings. This organization designed and implemented a comprehensive ED diversion program aimed at redirecting non-emergent cases to Urgent Care facilities.
According to an article published yesterday by MedCity News, the health system has been ordered to pay more than $200 million to employees in a class-auction complaint, “alleging that it had been withholding their wages by denying them breaks and rounding down their work hours.”
Have you started thinking about your Urgent Care Awareness Month plans? This is a great opportunity to secure media placements, host community events and up your marketing presence. UCA will be sending out our Urgent Care Awareness Month Resource Guide next week.
In recent years, there have been coordinated efforts to promote legislation enabling limited-scope X-ray licensing in multiple states. Tune in to the latest Urgent Care Leadership podcast episode, where Lou Ellen discusses these initiatives with Christopher Nugent, Director of Radiology at PM Pediatric Care, and learn how you can participate.
In partnership with Urgent Care Association, Hippo Education designed the Urgent Care Peds Bootcamp, your go-to video course for enhancing your pediatric care skills in Urgent Care settings. Created by a team of pediatric emergency medicine doctors and board-certified pediatricians, this course bridges the gap between pediatric expertise and the fast-paced world of Urgent Care, so you’re prepared for whatever comes through your doors.
With this course, you’ll have the ability to earn CME as you go. Earn up to 46 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ across both the bootcamp and the optional 75-question assessment.
Accessible anytime, anywhere, our courses fit seamlessly into your life. Whether squeezing in a lesson during a break or indulging in a deep dive on your day off, top-notch pediatric care training is just a click away.
Haven’t completed the compensation survey yet? The survey closes next month, so click the link below to participate.
In partnership with Urgent Care Association, Hippo Education designed the Urgent Care Peds Bootcamp, your go-to video course for enhancing your pediatric care skills in Urgent Care settings. Created by a team of pediatric emergency medicine doctors and board-certified pediatricians, this course bridges the gap between pediatric expertise and the fast-paced world of Urgent Care, so you’re prepared for whatever comes through your doors.
With this course, you’ll have the ability to earn CME as you go. Earn up to 46 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ across both the bootcamp and the optional 75-question assessment.
Accessible anytime, anywhere, our courses fit seamlessly into your life. Whether squeezing in a lesson during a break or indulging in a deep dive on your day off, top-notch pediatric care training is just a click away.
As a UCA member, you can now simplify the ordering process for many of the products you use every day by taking advantage of special Amazon Business benefits like discounts on Business Prime.
Pneumonia is a frequently diagnosed illness in Urgent Care. Arriving at the correct diagnosis and providing the appropriate treatment is key to improving patient outcomes, lowering cost of treatment, and decreasing antibiotic driven complications and resistance.
Urgent Updates are highlights of guidelines from other groups, reviewed by Urgent Care physicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.
Welcome to the Rural and Urgent Care Clinics Virtual Summit 2024! Virtual clinics can be set up anywhere. Providing care remotely increases access to care, improves patient engagement and satisfaction, and if done right, can address staff shortages. The Rural and Urgent Care Clinics Virtual Summit brings together leading healthcare clinicians to share how they are leveraging virtual care to provide better access to care, leveraging different locations and solutions. Our speakers will talk about how they have increased healthcare access in rural locations, Urgent Care clinics, pharmacies, and other community sites, and how today they are providing high-quality care to more patients than ever.
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