Each episode of Becker’s Healthcare Podcast features thought leaders from across the healthcare industry. In this episode, they speak with Todd Latz, CEO of GoHealth Urgent Care. GoHealth has been an organizational member of UCA for over ten years—starting out in the 1–2 center membership category! GoHealth is also recognized as an accredited organization through the Commission On Ambulatory and Urgent Care Quality (CAUCQ).
Healthcare workers feel unappreciated – Is continuing education the answer?
Source Article – More than half of healthcare workers are considering taking new jobs next year: survey According to a...
Are you getting questions about Tylenol?
Source Article: What the science says about Tylenol and autism As recent reports cite that there is a potential link...
Oregon UC to pay $490k for false claims
Source Article – Doctor and Urgent Care Clinic Settle Allegations Over Medicaid Fraud According to a media release from Oregon...
Top Paid Specialties – NPs PAs
Becker's Hospital Review recently highlighted the highest-paying specialties for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), based on data from the 2025 SullivanCotter compensation survey. While Urgent Care didn’t make the NP top specialties list, UCA’s 2024 Clinician Compensation Report shows median UC salaries are competitive—placing NPs at \$148,720 and PAs at \$156,000, which would rank higher than several specialties in Becker’s list.
FTC Drops Noncompete Ban: What It Means for Urgent Care Clinicians
Source Article – FTC drops appeals of noncompete ban On September 5, the FTC dropped the appeals on the noncompete...
Curious…why don’t UCs carry OTC meds?
I’m curious… why don’t Urgent Care centers sell any OTC medications? My son (Griffin, in his early 20’s) visited our...
What do FP residents want for their future?
At the AAFP Future Conference, an interactive "career journey wall" invited residents and students to reflect on their healthcare paths through thought-provoking questions and a creative, visual experience. From what sparked their passion for medicine to what they hope to master next, each participant's journey was uniquely charted. UCF and UCA joined the event to highlight Urgent Care as a compelling, fulfilling career option. Curious what today’s emerging physicians are really looking for? Dive in and share your thoughts!
Bottlenecks in Credentialing Hurt the Bottom Line
Credentialing delays are costing Urgent Care operators time and money. A new report reveals key bottlenecks—like slow application returns and primary source verification—that can significantly extend onboarding time. The result? Missed start dates, scheduling chaos, and lost revenue from sidelined clinicians.
Urgent Care by the Numbers
September 2025 Urgent Care Ranking Report - top operators broken down by hospital-owned/affiliated & independent as well as a ranking of states by center count