Urgent care centers gain in popularity

According to the Urgent Care Association of America, there are 7,100 urgent care centers in the U.S.


The Urgent Care Association of America reports that there are 7,100 urgent care centers in the U.S, according to an article on the Healthcare Dive website.

Eighty-seven percent of urgent-care center operators acquired or built a new location in 2014 and 89% had an increase in patient visits in 2014, up from the previous year. 

While some raise concerns those who use urgent care may not establish a relationship with a primary care provider, the Urgent Care Association reprots 66% of urgent care patients have a primary care doctor. 

Urgent care centers are forecast to increase in number as the population ages and health insurance coverage increases, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Read the article.

 



April 4, 2016


Topic Area: Industry News


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