Emergency departments are overwhelmed, often managing patients who could be safely treated in urgent care settings if the right diagnostic tools were available. Without point-of-care testing (POCT), urgent care centers may face challenges in rapidly assessing and managing mid-acuity cases, leading to unnecessary ED transfers and longer wait times.

This gap affects both patient outcomes and institutional efficiency. Patients, especially seniors, face delays and overcrowded EDs, while health systems miss opportunities to reduce costs and improve throughput. Expanding the capabilities of urgent care centers may help increase their utilization and ability to alleviate system strain.

It All Begins Here

It All Begins Here

It All Begins Here