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Each year, millions of dollars are spent on ER visits for matters that could have been treated at an urgent care clinic. For non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, here’s some ER visits you can avoid with an urgent care clinic!
Studies and polls show that nearly 25% of all emergency room visits could have been treated an an urgent care facility. Further, it’s estimated that a potential cost savings of $4.4 billion is lost each year due to these visits. Since emergency rooms are equipped to treat life-threatening injuries, they’re equipped with the necessary tools and staff to do just that. Consequently, this is why the average ER visit is upwards of $1,000.
On the other hand, urgent care clinics are equipped and staffed to handle non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, which is why the average urgent care visit falls between the range of $150 – $200. With that said, many may want to visit an emergency room right away just to feel safe. However, clinics like Next Level Urgent Care will immediately refer a patient to an emergency room or even a specialist if the injury/illness is deemed untreatable on site.
With all this said, there is still some confusion about what constitutes a “life-threatening” injury. Further, there are certain conditions that many are unsure if an urgent care can treat. If you’re looking to avoid an emergency room visit this year, here’s a list of some of common injuries that can be treated at your neighborhood Next Level Urgent Care!
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