Alan Ayers, MBA, MAcc Keywords: urgent care; ambulatory care facilities; joint venture; organizational affiliation The nation’s total urgent care center count reached 14,655 as of April 1, 2026, based on data provided by National Urgent Care Realty and Urgent Care Consultants. Of these, 6,056 locations (41.3%) are operated by a Top 100 entity. Hospital affiliations within the Top 100 remain the dominant model, with 55.9% of Top 100 locations participating in a health system relationship. …
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