January 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 4, Pages 1-57
Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)
Yes, You Can Remove Corneal Foreign Bodies and Rust Rings in Urgent Care
John J. Koehler, MD ABPM(OM)
JUCM. 2023;17(4):1-4.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
This is Our Time
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(4):9.
Clinical (PDF)
A Common Complaint, an Unlikely Diagnosis: Psoas Abscess in the Urgent Care Center
Fabrizia Faustinella, MD, PhD, FACP, L. Alexandre Frigini, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(4):17-21.
Practice Management (PDF)
2023 Trends for Urgent Care
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(4):23-26.
Original Research (PDF)
Investigation of Healthcare Disparities in the Treatment of Bacterial Infections: An Assessment of a Single Urgent Care Clinic
Derrick Murcia, BS, Ryan Loh, PhD, Omar Samara, BS, Anthony Monzon, MBA, Sterling Lee, BA, Alex Nguyen, BS, Lindsey E. Fish, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(4):27-35.
Case Report (PDF)
Cost-Effective Management of Deep-Vein Thrombosis
Daniel Eisner, DMSc, PA-C
JUCM. 2023;17(4):37-39.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(4):40-42.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(4):43-49.
Clinical (PDF)
Facial Nerve Blocks in the Urgent Care Center
Patrick O’Malley, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(4):51-52.
Revenue Cycle Management Q&A (PDF)
What’s New in Coding for 2023?
Monte Sandler
JUCM. 2023;17(4):54-56.
Developing Data (PDF)
Evolution of the Urgent Care Staffing Model During the COVID-19 PandemicJUCM. 2023;17(4):57.
February 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 5, Pages 1-49
Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)
It’s About Time: Repeat Vitals and Long Waits
Guy Melrose, MB, ChB
JUCM. 2023;17(5):1-2.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
Say You Love Me
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(5):9.
Clinical (PDF)
A Cause of Dizziness Not to Be Missed
Cody McCoy, DO, Michael Weinstock, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(5):13-16
Case Report (PDF)
Atypical Chest Pain Reveals Rare T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: A Case Report
Tushar Menon, MD, Sahil Kapur, DO, Ameera C. Mistry, MD, David M. Boyd, MD.
JUCM. 2023;17(5):17-19.
Original Research (PDF)
Retrospective Study on the Impact of Increased Value-Add Time on Patient Experience in Pediatric Urgent Care Centers
Aimy Patel, MD, Brian R. Lee, MPH, PhD, Amanda Montalbano, MD, MPH, Amanda Nedved, MD.
JUCM. 2023;17(5):20-27.
Practice Management (PDF)
The ‘Triage’ Misnomer in Urgent CareAlan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(5):29-31.
Original Research (PDF)
A Comparison of Chief Complaints, Specific Diagnoses, and Demographics of Pediatric Urgent Care Visits Before and During the COVID- 19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Study
Zaharoula A. Viennas, MD, Julie Martin, MAEd, MMS, PA-C, Benjamin Klick, MD, Tammy Speerhas, DNP, FNP-C, RN, CEN, CME, Turaj Vazifedan, DHSc, Danielle Millspaugh, DNP, FNP-C, Jennifer Ferris, MD, Margret Bedle, MD, Lauren Paluch, DMSc, PA-C, Theresa Guins, MD.
JUCM. 2023;17(5):32-37.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(5):38-40.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(5):41-46.
Revenue Cycle Management Q&A (PDF)
Tips for Payer Reviews
Monte Sandler
JUCM. 2023;17(5):47-48.
Developing Data (PDF)
COVID-19 Has Had a Strong Impact on Pediatric Presentations—Well Beyond the Virus Itself
JUCM. 2023;17(5):49.
March 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 6, Pages 1-56
Letter From the Editor-in-Chief (PDF)
Conquering the Fear of Penicillin Allergy: The Boogeyman of Urgent Care
Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FCUCM, FACEP
JUCM. 2023;17(6):1-3.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
Driving Change
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(6):9.
Clinical (PDF)
Human Trafficking in the Urgent Care Setting: Recognizing and Referring Vulnerable Patients
Preeti Panda, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(6):13-22.
Case Report (PDF)
An Itchy Back with New Moles: A Case Report of Occult Malignancy
Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FCUCM, FACEP
JUCM. 2023;17(6):23-25.
Original Research (PDF)
Negative RADT and Bacterial Growth on Throat Culture
Kristin Hrabowy, DO, Jenna Santiago-Wickey, DO, Brianna Promutico, DO, Godwin Dogbey, PhD, Elizabeth Gignac, DO, FACOEP
JUCM. 2023;17(6):27-32.
Practice Management (PDF)
Urgent Care Growth Is Poised to Continue in 2023
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(6):35-38.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(6):39-42.
Clinical (PDF)
Key Signs and Symptoms of Severe Illness in Urgent Care: Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis and Necrotizing Mediastinitis
Vitoria Regina Nunes Maia, MS, Lindsey E. Fish, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(6):43-46
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(6):47-52.
Ancillary Services Q&A (PDF)
Are You Chasing Profitable Growth, or Just Growth?
Heather Real
JUCM. 2023;17(6):55-56.
Developing Data (PDF)
Healthcare Visits by Victims of Human Trafficking Are Limited, but Often Include Urgent Care
JUCM. 2023;17(6):55-56.
April 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 7, Pages 1-56
Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)
There’s Something Rotten in Urgent Care Reimbursements
Eric Ellis, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(7):1.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
One Year Later
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(7):9.
Clinical (PDF)
How Useful Is Ultrasound in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?
Andrew Alaya, MD, MSc
JUCM. 2023;17(7):13-18.
Case Report (PDF)
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Diagnosis of Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy in an Urgent Care Setting
Benjamin Mati, MD, Richard Rutherford, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(7):19-21.
Practice Management (PDF)
Tightening the Belt: Rethinking Costs and Efficiency in Urgent Care
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(7):23-26.
Original Research (PDF)
Evaluating Abandonment of Urgent Care Prescriptions Sent to an Automated Drug Dispenser vs a Community Pharmacy: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Emilie M. Collongette, PharmD, BCMTMS; Sara Panella, PharmD, BCPS; Michael A. DeCoske, PharmD, BCPS; and Ernesto Sanz Martinez, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(7):27-33.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(7):35-38.
Pediatric Urgent Care (PDF)
A Consolidation of Signs of Symptoms of Pediatric Pneumonia
Alyssa Whited, PA-C and Christina Gardner, PA-C
JUCM. 2023;17(7):41-43
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(7):45-50.
Clinical (PDF)
Repairing Parallel Lacerations in the Urgent Care Center
Patrick O’Malley, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(7):51-52.
Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)
Identifying (and Resolving) Common Billing Pitfalls
Monte Sandler
JUCM. 2023;17(7):55-56.
Developing Data (PDF)
Pre-Pandemic, Acuity of Urgent Care Cases Was Trending Up
JUCM. 2023;17(7):57.
May 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 8, Pages 1-53
Letter From The Editor-In-Chief (PDF)
It’s Time to Think Differently about Follow-up
Joshua Russell, MD,MSc, FCUCM, FACEP
JUCM. 2023;17(8):1-3.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
The Best Time to Plant a Treer
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(8):9.
Clinical (PDF)
Back Pain, an Urgent Care Visit—and a Devastating Outcome
Lyndsie Pfeifer, DO; Marta Fratczak, Kinkela Harkins, Michael Weinstock, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(8):13-17.
Case Report (PDF)
No Butts About It: Approaching Anorectal Abscesses in the Urgent Care Center
Cameron W. Galbreath, MSN, FNP-C, Christina Gardner, DHSc, MBA, PA-C
JUCM. 2023;17(8):19-23.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(8):25-28.
Practice Management (PDF)
The X-Waiver Is No More: What This Means for Urgent Care
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(8):31-33.
Health Law & Compliance (PDF)
Are Urgent Care Providers Liable if They Don’t Test Patients for COVID?
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(8):34-37.
Original Research (PDF)
Assessing Urgent Care Clinics’ Readiness to Manage a Lip Laceration
David T. Ford, MD; Patrick M. O’Malley, MD, Brantley Dick, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(8):39-41
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(8):43-49.
Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)
End of the Public Health Emergency: What’s Next?
Monte Sandler
JUCM. 2023;17(8):50-52.
Developing Data (PDF)
The 10-Year Trend on UC Claim Lines Is Strong—in the City and in the Country
JUCM. 2023;17(8):53.
June 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 9, Pages 1-53
Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)
Boost Charting Efficiency: As Sure-Fire Path to Better Job Satisfaction
David Gahtan, MS, PA-C, Joshua Russell, MD,MSc, FCUCM, FACEP
JUCM. 2023;17(9):1-3.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
Downtime
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(9):9.
Clinical (PDF)
Six Tips to Bulletproof Your Chart: Lessons from the Exam Room and the Court Room
William Sullivan, DO, JD
JUCM. 2023;17(9):13-16.
Case Report (PDF)
More than a Simple Headache: Using the SNNOOP10 Criteria to Screen for Life-Threatening Headache Presentations
Paul Hansen, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(9):17-21.
Original Research (PDF)
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Management of Urinary Tract Infections in a System of Pediatric Urgent Care Centers
Benjamin Klick, MD; Tammy Speerhas, DNP, FNP-C; Jessica Parrott, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE; Jeffrey Bobrowitz, MD; Anne McEvoy, MD; Debra Conrad, MD, Jade Eves, PA-C; Theresa Guins, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(9):23-29
Practice Management (PDF)
“Big Retail” Pivots Are a Retreat from “On Demand” Care
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(9):30-35.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay, MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(9):37-40.
Practice Management (PDF)
Urgent Care’s Top 100—by Number of Locations
JUCM. 2023;17(9):43-45.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(9):46-50.
Growing The Business (PDF)
De Novo vs Acquisition: What’s the Best Pathway for Urgent Care Growth?
Heather Real
JUCM. 2023;17(9):51-52.
Developing Data (PDF)
That Notion That Urgent Care Centers Help Volume in the ED? It’s True
JUCM. 2023;17(9):53.
July/August 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 10, Pages 1-49
Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)
Dig a Little Deeper
Tracey Quail Davidoff, MD, FCUCM
JUCM. 2023;17(10):1.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
Differential Competitive Advantage
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(10):9.
Clinical (PDF)
Management of Patients on Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Clinical Review for Urgent Care Providers
Ting-Hsuan Chiang, MD; Kenneth Schmitt, BS; Ariana Nelson, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(10):11-16.
Health Law & Compliance (PDF)
Changing an Employee from Full-Time to Part-Time Status
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(10):19-21.
Pediatric Urgent Care (PDF)
A Novel Pediatric Resuscitation Course Designed for the Urgent Care Setting
Nikhil B. Shah, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(10):23-27
Case Report (PDF)
COVID-19 and RSV: Coinfection Requiring Hospitalization
Marcia Taylor, MD, MSCR, FAAFP
JUCM. 2023;17(10):28-29.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay, MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(10):31-34.
Practice Management (PDF)
Urgent Care’s Top Hospital-Affiliated Urgent Care Operators—by Number of Locations
JUCM. 2023;17(10):34-38.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(10):39-45.
Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)
Modifier 25: What You Need to Know
Phyllis Dobberstein, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CEMC, CCC
JUCM. 2023;17(10):46-47.
Developing Data (PDF)
There’s No Casual Approach to Improving Antibiotic Stewardship—but When You Make the Effort, It Works
JUCM. 2023;17(10):49.
September 15, 2023, Vol 17, No. 11, Pages 1-53
Letter From The Editor-In-Chief (PDF)
Analogy: A Powerful and Underutilized Bedside Tool
Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FCUCM, FACEP
JUCM. 2023;17(11):1-3.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
The Fights We Can Win
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;17(11):9.
Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)
A Case-Based Exploration on How We Address High Blood Pressure Concerns in Urgent Care
Joanne P. Parker, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(11):13-15.
Clinical (PDF)
HbA1c as Screening/Diagnoses for Early or Asymptomatic Diabetes in the Urgent Care Facility
Jay H. Shubrook, DO; Jane M. Caldwell, PhD; Lindsey E. Fish, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(11):17-20.
Case Report (PDF)
Myotendinous Rupture of Pectoralis Major: A Case Report
E. Casey Anders; Chinedum Nkemakolam, MA; Lindsay Tjiattas-Saleski, DO
JUCM. 2023;17(11):21-23.
Original Research (PDF)
Improving Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Patients
Jessica M. Crandall, DNP, ARNP-FNP-BC; Misty Schwartz, PhD, RN
JUCM. 2023;17(11):25-34
Practice Management (PDF)
Innovation and Sustainability: Urgent Care Run School-Based Health Centers Improve Community Health
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;17(11):35-37.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay, MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;17(11):39-42.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;17(11):43-48.
Growing the Business (PDF)
Is It Time to Revisit Your Urgent Care Marketing Tactics?
Heather Real
JUCM. 2023;17(11):50-51.
Developing Data (PDF)
In-Office Dispensing: The Good, the Bad, and the Unlikely
JUCM. 2023;17(11):53.
October 15, 2023, Vol 18, No. 1, Pages 1-49
Letter From the Editor-In-Chief (PDF)
What Happens If We Do Nothing?
Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FCUCM, FACEP
JUCM. 2023;18(1):1-5.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
Keeping an Eye on Scope Creep
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;18(1):11.
Clinical (PDF)
Differentiating Acute Conjunctivitis Presentations in Children
Julian P. Ponsetto MD; Momoko K. Ponsetto MD
JUCM. 2023;18(1):15-20.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay, MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(1):22-26.
Practice Management (PDF)
Worksite Clinics: Another Competitor or a New Opportunity for Urgent Care?
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;18(1):27-29.
Case Report (PDF)
Headache and Paranoid Delusions: A Case Report of Missed Neurocysticercosis
Naail Tariq, Cavan Scheetz; Michael Weinstock, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(1):31-34
Case Report (PDF)
When a Bleeding Hemorrhoid Is a Sign of Something More Sinister
Naushair Hussain, MD; Ahmad Ali, MD; Michael B. Weinstock, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(1):35-37.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;18(1):39-44.
Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)
ICD-10-CM: What’s New for 2024
Phyllis Dobberstein, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CEMC, CCC
JUCM. 2023;18(1):46-47.
Developing Data (PDF)
Center Locations Double, Driven by Big Consumer Trends
Julie Miller
JUCM. 2023;18(1):49.
November 15, 2023, Vol 18, No. 2, Pages 1-49
Letter From the Editor-In-Chief (PDF)
Broader Issues Surround ‘Work Note Seeking’
Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FCUCM, FACEP
JUCM. 2023;18(2):1-2.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
A Love Letter
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;18(2):9.
Perspectives (PDF)
Leaders Must Prioritize Goals for the Next Phase in Urgent Care
Ben Barlow MD
JUCM. 2023;18(2):10-11.
Original Research(PDF)
Real-World Validation of Rapid PCR Strep Testing in Urgent Care
Justin Bowles, MD; Supreet Ghumman, MS
JUCM. 2023;18(2):15-21.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay MBChB, MRCS, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(2):23-26.
Practice Management (PDF)
What Urgent Care Operators Need to Know About Pay Transparency
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;18(2):27-29.
Clinical (PDF)
Detection and Management of Urinary Calculi in the Urgent Care Setting
Andrew Alaya MD MSc
JUCM. 2023;18(2):31-38
Case Report (PDF)
Hyperglycemic Ketoacidosis Due to Intra-articular Steroids: A Case Report
Tracey Quail Davidoff, MD, FCUCM
JUCM. 2023;18(2):39-40
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;18(2):41-46.
Developing Data (PDF)
Telehealth Adoption Rises Steadily in Urgent Care
Julie Miller
JUCM. 2023;18(2):49.
December 15, 2023, Vol 18, No. 3, Pages 1-53
Perspectives (PDF)
Leadership Must Guide Behavior Change for the Next Phase in Urgent Care
Ben Barlow, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(3):4-5.
Perspectives (PDF)
Master the Distinction Between Level 3 and Level 4 Visits with These Best Practices
Bradley L. Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC
JUCM. 2023;18(3):7-9.
From the UCA CEO (PDF)
The Cost of Fear
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2023;18(3):11.
Clinical (PDF)
Tympanic Membrane Conditions Beyond Otitis Media in Urgent Care Practice
Jeff LaCour, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(3):15-19
Practice Management (PDF)
Considerations for Holiday Hours in Urgent Care
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2023;18(3):21-23.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Ivan Koay, MBChB, MRCS, FRNZCUC, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(2):25-28.
Clinical (PDF)
Systemic Steroid Stewardship in Urgent Care: Recognizing Indication Creep to Limit Avoidable Harm
Paul Hansen, MD, FAAP, FACP
JUCM. 2023;18(3):29-32
Case Report (PDF)
Berger’s Disease in Urgent Care: A Case Report
Emily Pierson, PA-C; Christina Gardner, DHSc, MBA, PA-C
JUCM. 2023;18(3):35-38
Original Research(PDF)
Pediatric Knowledge Needs Assessment: A Pilot Study
Bashar S. Shihabuddin, MD, MS, FAAP, FACEP; Jessica Fritter, MACPR, ACRP-CP; Charmaine B. Lo, PhD MPH; Rachel Stanley MD, MHSA; Michael Weinstock, MD
JUCM. 2023;18(3):40-43.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
JUCM. 2023;18(3):45-50.
Developing Data (PDF)
Urgent Care Scope of Services
Julie Miller
JUCM. 2023;18(3):53.