January 15, Vol 6, No. 4, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
Reforming Patient Expectations
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(4):1.
From the Executive Director (PDF)
End of an Era
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2012;6(4):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Closed Hand Injuries
Tracey Quail Davidoff, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(4):9-18.
Case Report (PDF)
High-Risk Conditions Presenting as Back Pain
Erica Marshburn, BS, BA, And John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(4):19-22.
Practice Management (PDF)
Motivate Your Front-Line Staff With Enlightened Leadership
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2012;6(4):23-30.
Health Law (PDF)
Overview of Urgent Care Financing
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(4):31-32.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM, Dr. Gavriel Tibber
JUCM. 2012;6(4):33-34.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(4):35-36.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;6(4):40.
February 15, Vol 6, No. 5, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
“First, Do No Harm” But Don’t Be a Harmful Do-Nothing!
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(5):1.
From the Executive Director (PDF)
What Happens in Vegas
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2012;6(5):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Oral and Facial Injuries in Urgent Care
Sean McNeeley, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(5):9-13.
Case Report (PDF)
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Joseph Toscano, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(5):15-17.
Practice Management (PDF)
Technology in Urgent Care: Digital or Conventional Imaging?
Trip Hale, RT, (R)
JUCM. 2012;6(5):18-20.
Practice Management (PDF)
Telephone Interpreting: Improving Healthcare Outcomes and the Bottom Line
Bruce Merley
JUCM. 2012;6(5):22-26.
Health Law (PDF)
To P.E. or not to P.E.
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(5):27-28.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(5):29-32.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(5):33-34.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Administration Codes for Injections, Billing for Medicare Wellness Exam, Billing Joint Injections With E/Ms, Coding for Keloid Injection
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;6(5):36.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;6(5):40.
March 15, Vol 6, No. 6, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
The Ruckus About ‘RUC’
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(6):1.
From the Executive Director (PDF)
Remembering One of Our Own
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2012;6(6):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Ureterolithiasis: Leaving No Stone Unturned
William Gluckman, DO, MBA, FACEP and Kate Aberger, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(6):9-13.
Practice Management (PDF)
Buy or Lease Your Next Urgent Care Site?
Michael Zelnik, CCIM
JUCM. 2012;6(6):15-18.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(6):19-20.
Practice Management (PDF)
Workplace Bullying and its Costs to the Urgent Care Operation
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MACC
JUCM. 2012;6(6):22-25.
Health Law (PDF)
Missing a ‘Cancer’
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(6):26-27.
Case Report (PDF)
When Serious Pathology Masquerades as a Minor Injury
Frank Fannin, MD, EMT-P
JUCM. 2012;6(6):28-30.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM, Sara A. Lolar, PA-C,
JUCM. 2012;6(6):31-34.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Coding for I&D Follow-Up, R-codes and POS 20, Coding for Compression Bandage
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;6(6):35-36.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;6(6):40.
April 15, Vol 6, No. 7, Pages 1-58
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
Reinventing RUC
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(7):1.
From the Executive Director (PDF)
Raising Awareness About Urgent Care: It’s Coming
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2012;6(7):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Urinary Tract Infection in the Pediatric Patient
Kimberly Gibson, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(7):9-14.
Practice Management (PDF)
Telemedicine’s Impact on Urgent Care: What You Need to Know
Ian Vasquez, MBA
JUCM. 2012;6(7):15-20.
Practice Management (PDF)
Enhancing Profits with Travel Health Care
Lynne Bunnell, RN
JUCM. 2012;6(7):22-27.
Case Report (PDF)
High-Risk Conditions Presenting as Back Pain (Part 2)
Erica Marshburn, BS, BA, and John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(7):28-31.
Practice Management (PDF)
Understanding Your Cost Per Patient
Jordan Todd Rice, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(7):32-38.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Sian C. Hughes, MBBCh, Elmari Janssen, MB ChB. Dr. Hughes, Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(7):39-42.
Health Law (PDF)
Curing ‘Cancer’
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(7):43-44.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(7):45-48.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Medicare Modifier PD, Fracture Visit Coding, Coding for Emergent Transport, ‘Big Ticket’ Reimbursement Codes, Medicare CLIA-Waived Codes
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;6(7):49-50.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;6(7):56.
May 15, Vol 6, No. 8, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
Notes From the Convention
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(8):1.
From the Executive Director (PDF)
Convention Closes, Industry Awareness Campaign Website Opens
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2012;6(8):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
An Urgent Care Provider’s Guide to Managing Dental Emergencies
Katherine Hurst MSC, MD, and Richard E. Walton DMD, MS
JUCM. 2012;6(8):9-18.
Case Report (PDF)
High-Risk Conditions Presenting as Back Pain (Part 3)
Erica Marshburn, BS, BA, and John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(8):20-24.
Practice Management (PDF)
Public Relations in Urgent Care: A Step-by-Step Plan for Success
Marcia Horn Noyes
JUCM. 2012;6(8):25-29.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(8):30.
Health Law (PDF)
It’s You
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(8):31-32.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Coding of Multiple Wound Repairs, Coding an E/M, IV Infusion, Coding of the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;6(8):33-34.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(8):35-36.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
Robin M. Weinick, PhD
JUCM. 2012;6(8):40.
June 15, Vol 6, No. 9, Pages 1-50
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
M.O.C.: What a Mess!
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(9):1.
From the Executive Director (PDF)
Get Set…Go!
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2012;6(9):7
Clinical Management (PDF)
Lymphadenopathy in urgent care: evaluation and management
Maria V. Gibson, MD, PHD, and Daniel A. Cherry, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(9):9-15.
Original Research (PDF)
The Role of Urgent Care Centers in Regional Acute Coronary Syndrome Care
Jason T. Weingart, MD, Thomas P. Carrigan, MD, Mhsa, Lee Resnick, MD, Daniel Ellenberger, BS, Daniel I. Simon, MD, and Richard A. Josephson, MS, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(9):16-21.
Case Report (PDF)
Drug Toxicity Following Trip to the Local Head Shop
John K. Grandy BS, MS, RPA-C
JUCM. 2012;6(9):22-25.
Practice Management (PDF)
Workplace Gossip in Urgent Care: The Impact of Toxic Talk
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2012;6(9):26-31.
Health Law (PDF)
Sister Morphine
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(9):32-33.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(9):34-38.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(9):39-42.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Benchmarks for E/M Codes; Place of Service (POS) Codes
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;6(9):43.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;6(9):48.
July/August 15, Vol 6, No. 10, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
What a pain!
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(10):1.
From the Executive Director (PDF)
Exciting Times
Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA
JUCM. 2012;6(10):6-7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Management of Acute Hyperglycemia in Urgent Care (Part 1)
Anthony J. Pick, MD, CDE, David L. Pick, MD, FAAFP, and Lowell R. Schmeltz, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(10):9-18.
Practice Management (PDF)
Five Federal Employment Regulations Urgent Care Operators Need to Know (Part 1)
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2012;6(10):19-24.
Case Report (PDF)
High-Risk Conditions Presenting as Back Pain (Part 4)
Erica Marshburn, BS, BA, and John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(10):25-27.
Health Law (PDF)
On Rock Bands, Plane Crashes, SWAT Teams and Codes
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(10):28-29.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(10):31-32.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(10):33-35.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Hospital Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Proximity, New vs. Established Patients using E/M Coding, Private Practice Urgent Care Coding
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;6(10):36.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;6(10):40.
September 15, Vol 6, No. 11, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word ‘Is’ Is
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(11):1.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Management of Palpitations in Urgent Care
Ebrahim Barkoudah, MD, and Jeffrey P. Collins, MD
JUCM. 2012;6(11):7-19.
Practice Management (PDF)
Five Federal Employment Regulations Urgent Care Operators Need to Know (Part 2)
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2012;6(10):13-19.
Case Report (PDF)
Abdominal Pain of Unusual Origin in a Teen
Elisabeth L. Scheufele, MD, MS, FAAP
JUCM. 2012;6(11):20-22.
Health Law (PDF)
DUI: Rules of the Road
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;6(11):23-26.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(11):27-30.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;6(11):31-34.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
E/M Coding for Multiple Visits, Contracted Case-rate Billing, Comparing Payor Reimbursement Policies
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;6(11):35.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;6(11):40.
October 15, Vol 7, No. 1, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
Show Me the Money: Alternative Access in Acute Care Delivery
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;7(1):1.
From the Interim Executive Director (PDF)
A Bottom Line With a Heartbeat
Laurel Stoimenoff, PT
JUCM. 2012;7(1):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
An Urgent Care Approach to Excessively Crying Infants
Toni Clare Hogencamp, MD
JUCM. 2012;7(1):9-18.
Practice Management (PDF)
Hiring As If Your Patients’ Health and Satisfaction Depended Upon It
William Marty Martin, PSYD, MPH, MA, MS
JUCM. 2012;7(1):19-22.
Case Report (PDF)
Infectious versus Inflammatory Flexor Tenosynovitis: A Little, Big Problem
Mary A. Lane, MD
JUCM. 2012;7(1):23-26.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;7(1):27-28.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;7(1):29-30.
Health Law (PDF)
What Does Obamacare Mean for the Urgent Care Industry?
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;7(1):31-33.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Tetanus Code Change, Coding Injections and Infusions, Facility and After Hours Codes
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;7(1):34-35.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;7(1):40.
November 15, Vol 7, No. 2, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
Productivity Without Peril: Painfree Steps for Efficient Encounters
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;7(2):1.
From the Interim Executive Director (PDF)
An Exciting and Bright Future
Laurel Stoimenoff, PT
JUCM. 2012;7(2):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Evaluation and Management of Neck Pain in Urgent Care
Ranier NG, DO, and Michael Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO
JUCM. 2012;7(2):8-14.
Practice Management (PDF)
Wear Your Brand: Increasing Awareness of Your Urgent Care Center
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2012;7(2):15-18.
Case Report (PDF)
Ludwig’s Angina
Christopher Mckenna and John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;7(2):19-23.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM, Dr. Eliyahu Sheleg
JUCM. 2012;7(2):25-28.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;7(2):29-32.
Health Law (PDF)
What You Don’t Know
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;7(2):33-34.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Fracture Care, Laceration Kits, Reimbursement for Extended Hours
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;7(2):35-36.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;7(2):40.
December 15, Vol 7, No. 3, Pages 1-42
Letter from the Editor in Chief (PDF)
The Hidden Costs of the Professional Liability Crisis
Lee A. Resnick, MD
JUCM. 2012;7(3):1.
From the Chief Executive Officer (PDF)
If Not Us — Who?
P. Joanne Ray
JUCM. 2012;7(3):7.
Clinical Management (PDF)
Evaluation and Management of Pain (Part 1): Acute Pain
Tracey Q. Davidoff, MD
JUCM. 2012;7(3):9-15.
Case Report (PDF)
An Old Condition Presents New Challenges
Heather Varley, PA-C, and William Gluckman, DO, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;7(3):16-19.
Practice Management (PDF)
Making the Most of Locum Tenens in Your Urgent Care
Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc
JUCM. 2012;7(3):21-24.
Clinical Challenges (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;7(3):25-28.
Health Law (PDF)
‘Why Can’t We All Get Along?’
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
JUCM. 2012;7(3):29-30.
Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)
Nahum Kovalski, BSc, MDCM
JUCM. 2012;7(3):31-34.
Coding Q&A (PDF)
Billing for Medications, Supplies, and X-rays
David Stern, MD, CPC
JUCM. 2012;7(3):35-36.
Developing Data (PDF)
UCAOA Survey Committee
JUCM. 2012;7(3):40.