The Difference Between Urgent Care Centers and Hospital Emergency Rooms

Urgent care centers

While urgent care services may seem like a new trend in the American health care system, the truth is the urgent care movement began nearly 40 years ago during the 1970’s. Though no would could predict the movement would gain so much momentum, urgent care clinics have become an integral part of the American health care system. In fact, it’s hard to imagine life without them.

Urgent care clinics continue to bridge the broad gap between hospital emergency departments and primary care physician offices, both of which tend to be understaffed and short on time.… Read More...