This concierge service is bound to impact volume of local Urgent Care centers. DW certainly wants you better and back at the parks asap!
Heads Up! Last Minute Appointments…
Patients who have appointments, even if made last minute, expect that they won't wait long to see a clinician. Just how many appointments are made last minute?
Influenza Vaccines 2025 – 2026
Shipments of 2025/2026 Influenza vaccines have begun. What is the CDC predicting?
Urgent Care By The Numbers – July ’25
Top Operators and State Ranking Report
U.S. Cities (>20k pop.) with Greatest Growth
This Becker’s Hospital Review piece highlights the 15 fastest-growing U.S. cities between July 2023 and July 2024, based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates
How important are online reviews?
According to a study by Rater8 (a reputation management firm) 84% of patients check online reviews before choosing a healthcare provider. Most are not writing reviews though.
Are Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) Opportunities for Urgent Care?
Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) are geographic regions that lack adequate access to primary healthcare services, as defined by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). With many rural hospitals facing closure, the number of MUAs is expected to increase. But do these areas have the potential to support a successful Urgent Care center?
Private Equity in UC, 2024 – 2025
Are private equity investments in Urgent Care increasing? Using data reported by the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine a comparison of 2024 to 2025 investments shows growth in # of centers represented.
More than 700 hospitals at risk
Nearly 800 rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closure due to financial problems, with about 40% of those hospitals at immediate risk of closure.
Workforce Shortage – A Complex Problem
The growing shortage of healthcare workers has no easy fix. An aging patient population, a simultaneously aging clinician workforce, and the underutilization of healthcare roles due to limited scopes of practice are all contributing factors. Together, these challenges paint a troubling picture for the future of healthcare staffing.