July 4, 2024
In the second episode of the Inside Urgent Care podcast, we cover various aspects of pediatric Urgent Care with Lynda Gerberg, MD, the Lead Pediatrician/Director of Pediatrics at NY Cohen Children’s at Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care. This episode will show her path, how the practice is unique, creating autism-friendly centers and more — along with summertime safety concerns and tips. Listen in and share your stories.
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Urgent Care site selection is both an art and a science. It is a process which involves doing homework. In the long run doing your “due diligence” is the only way to justify making what will surely turn out to be a major financial investment. If you want to succeed it’s absolutely imperative that you employ a systematic and disciplined approach – one which is intended to minimize mistakes and maximize opportunities.
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Aetna will adjust its payment policy for surgical services provided in Urgent Care centers, as well as standalone centers.
They will start reimbursing these procedures at 75% of the agreed-upon rate. This update is a move to broaden the scope of their modifier 54 policy to encompass services rendered at locations with codes 20 and 49, which represent Urgent Care and independent clinics, respectively. Additionally, Aetna plans to apply similar reductions to payments for surgeries billed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants. For further updates on health plans, you can check out Texas Medical Association’s (TMA) Resource Center.
Our partner, Hippo Education, is thrilled to announce the release of Only Human: Real Clinician Stories, Unfiltered, a special audio series that dives deep into what it truly means to work in medicine. Hosted by Neda Frayha, MD, Only Human features genuine and raw stories from clinicians, providing a window into the personal and professional challenges they face.
This free limited series is an excellent resource for your team, offering perspectives on everything from navigating unexpected career changes to managing work-life balance and finding humor in the chaos. It’s more than just stories; it’s about fostering a deeper understanding and camaraderie that acknowledges the complex human behind the professional clinician.
Episode 1: How It Started… How It’s Going
Follow Sol Behar, MD on his journey from idolizing his childhood pediatrician to questioning his path in residency and ultimately finding his calling in pediatric emergency medicine. Join us as we explore how unexpected career twists led to fulfilling futures for three Hippo hosts.
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It’s time for the second quarter edition of our carefully curated, peer-reviewed College publication.
In this issue you will find:
We hope you enjoy this issue. You may open the PDF in your browser or download a copy to read later.
Designation Statement:
The Urgent Care Association (UCA) designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credits only commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credits may be claimed for one year from the date of release of this issue.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirement and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through Urgent Care Association and the College of Urgent Care Medicine. UCA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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.
Join this free, live webinar to learn about the inception of a Grassroots Advocacy initiative that blossomed into a UCA success story.
Hosted by Director of Radiology at PM Pediatric Care and UCA 2024 Rising Star Awardee Chris Nugent, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(CT), the webinar will focus on Advocacy for Limited Scope X-ray Licensure in states that don’t outline a pathway.
The webinar will be available on-demand following the live event.
Join us for three live sessions as we highlight UCA’s 2024 award recipients and important topics during the 2024 UCA Award Winner Webinar. The series will be available as an on-demand download 48 hours after live webinar.
July 18 – Exploring the Differential Diagnosis for the New Urgent Care Provider presented by Graig Straus DNP, APRN, CEN, FF/NREMT, FCUCM
July 25 – The Triumphs of Advocacy presented by Gerry Cvitanovich, MD
August 6 – Leadership: What It Takes to Make a Difference presented by Chris Nugent, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(CT)
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Your purchase will include a registration link for each webinar – Registration is required to receive the join information and the recording.
Influenza remains a perennial public health threat, and urgent and convenient care providers serve an essential role in treating patients who become infected with the virus. This webinar will help you recognize patients at high risk of severe illness caused by the flu and determine when to use influenza antivirals. Importantly, you will also learn several strategies that can help you avoid inappropriate use of antibiotics. Watch now to enhance your flu season readiness and elevate the care you provide to your patients.
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