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January 15, 18(4): 1-45

February 15, 18(5): 1-57

March 15, 18(6): 1-49

April 15, 18(7): 1-61

May 15, 18(8): 1-53

June 15, 18(9): 1-49

July/August 15, 18(10): 1-65

September 15, 18(11): 1-61

October 15, 19(1): 1-65

November 15, 19(2): 1-61

January 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 4, Pages 1-45

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief (PDF)

‘What Happens If We Do Nothing?’ Is Still the Right Question

Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FACEP, FCUCM

JUCM. 2024;18(4):1-3.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(4):7.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Recharge Your Batteries

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;18(4):9.

Clinical (PDF)

Charting with Purpose: Precision Strategies for Accurate Coding and Malpractice Defense

Jeff Willis, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(4):13-16.

Clinical (PDF)

The Importance of Providing Clinical History for Radiology Studies in the Urgent Care Setting

Morgan P. McBee, MD, CIIP, Leah S. McBee, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(4):17-19.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(4):21-24.

Case Report (PDF)

Quadriceps Pyomyositis After Aspiration of Patellar Bursitis: A Case Report

Benjamin Mati, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(4):25-27.

Case Report (PDF)

Does This Finger Laceration Need Immediate Vascular Surgery Consultation? Perspectives Based on an Urgent Care Patient Experience

Patrick O’Malley, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(4):28-30.

Practice Management (PDF)

Thinking Outside the Box to Bring Urgent Care to the Patient

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(4):31-33.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(4):35-40.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

The Challenges of Billing Out-Of-Network

Phyllis Dobberstein, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CEMC, CCC

JUCM. 2024;18(4):43.

Developing Data (PDF)

Flu Season Begins For Urgent Care

Julie Miller

JUCM. 2024;18(4):45.

Febuary 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 5, Pages 1-57

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief (PDF)

Our Success in Urgent Care is Defined by How We Play Our ‘Greatest Hits’

Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FACEP, FCUCM

JUCM. 2024;18(5):3-6.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(5):9.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

What’s In It For Me?

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;18(5):11.

Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)

Updates on Sports Related Concussion from the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(5):12-13.

Case Report (PDF)

Case Report of Renal Cell Carcinoma Presenting to Urgent Care with Indolent Back Pain: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Anahit Hamazaspyan DO, Ayush Kedia DO, Michael Weinstock MD

JUCM. 2024;18(5):17-22.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(5):25-28.

Practice Management (PDF)

Which IV Infusion Services are Most Appropriate for Urgent Care?

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(5):29-32.

Case Report (PDF)

Incomplete Kawasaki Disease Clinically Diagnosed From Urgent Care: A Case-Report-Based Review

Dominic K. Hardatt, DMSc, PA-C

JUCM. 2024;18(5):34-39.

Original Research (PDF)

Using Urgent-Care-Based Telemedicine to Increase Primary Care Referrals: A Quality Improvement Project

Brianna Woodruff, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, Khara’ A. Jefferson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CHC

JUCM. 2024;18(5):40-47.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(5):49-54.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

How to Survive a Payer Review

Benjamin Barlow, MD, Phyllis Dobberstein, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CEMC, CCC

JUCM. 2024;18(5):55-56.

Developing Data (PDF)

Robust Urgent Care De Novo Growth Continues

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(5):57.

March 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 6, Pages 1-49

Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)

Why Specialty Recognition Matters More Than Ever for Urgent Care

Ivan Koay MBChB, MRCS, FRNZCUC, MD, Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FACEP, FCUCM

JUCM. 2024;18(6):1-3.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(6):7.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Free Advice

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;18(6):9.

Case Report (PDF)

Isolated Sternal Fractures After Trampoline Falls in Children: A Case Series

NaShayla Davis, MD, Olabisi Pearse, MD, Swati Mahajan, MD, Marie-Helene Gagnon, MD, Rebecca Burger, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(6):13-16.

Clinical (PDF)

Updates in Weight Management Pharmacotherapy: Essential Knowledge For The Urgent Care Clinician

Sergio Ramoa, MD, MS, Darya Zakirov, MS, APRN, FNP-C, Pascale Carbonara, MD, Deann Isherwood, MSN, FNP; Tu-Mai Tran, MD, MSc

JUCM. 2024;18(6):17-21.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(6):23-26.

Case Report (PDF)

An Atypical Cause of Fever and Confusion: A Case Report of Delayed Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis

Francesca Cocchiarale, DO, Alexa Bailey, MS-3, Michael Weinstock, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(6):28-31.

Practice Management (PDF)

Supervising Doctors May Be Held Liable in Malpractice Suits

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(6):32-33.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(6):35-42.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

Nine Recurring Coding Pitfalls for Urgent Care Clinicians to Avoid

Brad Laymon, PA, CPC, CEMC

JUCM. 2024;18(6):43-46.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

What is a False Claim?

Benjamin Barlow, MD, Phyllis Dobberstein, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CEMC, CCC

JUCM. 2024;18(6):43-46.

Developing Data (PDF)

How Urgent Care is Becoming More Corporatized

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(6):49.

April 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 7, Pages 1-61

Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)

Mitigating Suicide Risk in Young Patients: Urgent Care’s Role in Identifying Patients At-Risk And Saving Lives

Jeanne Marconi, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(7):1-3.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(7):7.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Who’s on First

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;18(7):8-9.

Case Report (PDF)

Delayed-Onset Facial Nerve Palsy Following Post-Auricular Gunshot Wound: A Case Report

David Hourani, MD, Bradley M. Golden, DO, Daniel McCollum, MD, John R. Barrett, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(7):13-16.

Practice Management (PDF)

Urgent Care Billing Matters for Personal Injury Presentations

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(7):17-19.

Orthopedic Case Report (PDF)

Urgent Care Evaluation and Management Of Proximal 5th Metatarsal Fractures

Michael B. Weinstock, MD, Kelly Moore, BS

JUCM. 2024;18(7):25-28.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(7):29-32.

Practice Management (PDF)

Private Equity Ownership in Urgent Care By Number of Centers, 2024

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(7):33-34.

Clinical (PDF)

How Useful Is Ultrasound in Acute Female Pelvic Pain?

Andrew Alaya, MD, MSc

JUCM. 2024;18(7):35-40.

Original Research (PDF)

NSAIDs in Urgent Care and Emergency Departments: A Narrative Review

Campbell Belisle Haley, MD, Andy T. Hsueh, MD, Chih-Hsuan Chen, MD, Ariana M. Nelson, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(7):42-51.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(7):53-58.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

Why Does Start-Up Contracting Take So Long?

Heather Rothermel

JUCM. 2024;18(7):59-60.

Developing Data (PDF)

Urgent Care De Novo Growth by Operator Size, 2022-2023

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(7):61.

May 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 8, Pages 1-53

Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)

How Changes in Team Composition Affect Performance: What Urgent Care Can Learn from the Sports World

Ivan Koay MBChB, MRCS, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(8):1-2.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(8):7.

From the UCA President (PDF)

To Evolve is to Succeed

Scott Prysi, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(8):9.

Clinical (PDF)

A Review of Genital Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Infections for the Urgent Care Clinician

Joseph Something, PA-C, Greg Smithers, PA-C, Ina Park, MD, MS

JUCM. 2024;18(8):13-19.

Case Report (PDF)

Expanding the Differential of Thunderclap Headache Beyond Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Case Report

Caroline S. Mifsud, OMS-IV, Jordan L. Jones, OMS-IV, Michael B. Weinstock, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(8):21-24.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(8):25-28.

Practice Management (PDF)

What Does Unclaimed Property Mean for Urgent Care Providers?

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(8):29-31.

Orthopedic Case Report (PDF)

Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Boxer’s Fractures

Jennifer Hicks, DO, Bradley Strauch, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(8):32-36.

Original Research (PDF)

Influence of Clinical Setting on Antibiotic Prescribing Practices for Acute Otitis Media in Children at an Urban Academic Medical Center

Angelica M. Mangahas, BS, Heather M. Weinreich, MD, MPH, Johanna Wickemeyer, MD, Margaret Schmit MD, Rakhi Thambi, MD, MBA

JUCM. 2024;18(8):37-44.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(8):45-50.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

Contracting: Primary Care Versus Urgent Care

Heather Rothermel

JUCM. 2024;18(8):52.

Developing Data (PDF)

Prescription Duration for Urgent Care Patients

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(8):53.

June 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 9, Pages 1-49

Urgent Care Perspectives (PDF)

It’s Time for Us to Get Involved

Roger Hicks, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(9):1-2.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(9):7.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Please Show Me That I’m Wrong

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;18(9):9.

Clinical (PDF)

Dyspnea in the Urgent Care: Differentiating Benign From ‘Can’t Miss’

Evan Price, DO, Eric Patten, MD, Shakil Hossain, DO, Michael Weinstock, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(9):13-21.

Practice Management (PDF)

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Urgent Care Site Selection

Alan Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(9):22-25.

Orthopedic Case Report (PDF)

Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Injury to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb (Gamekeeper’s Thumb)

Omar Jafry, MS-3, W. Bradley Strauch, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(9):26-29.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(9):30-33.

Case Report (PDF)

Intraoral Angioedema After Olanzapine Overdose: A Case Report

Chantelle Petterson, BDS, Benjamin Fu, MD, BDSc (HONS), MPhil, FRACDS (OMS)

JUCM. 2024;18(9):34-36.

Original Research (PDF)

Return Visits and Hospitalization Rates of Adult Patients Discharged with Tachycardia After an Urgent Care Visit: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Vitoria Regina Nunes Maia, MD, Ryan Loh, PhD, Michael Weinstock, MD, Lindsey E. Fish, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(9):37-41.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(9):43-48.

Developing Data (PDF)

Categorization of Codes Most Frequently Used in Urgent Care

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(9):49.

July/August 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 10, Pages 1-65

Letter From the Editor-In-Chief (PDF)

‘As Little as Necessary…’ – A Mantra for Urgent Care

Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, FACEP, FCUCM

JUCM. 2024;18(10):1-3.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(10):7.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Secret Sauce

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;18(10):9.

Orthopedic Case Series (PDF)

Urgent Care Management of Scaphoid Fracture

Naushair Hussain, DO, Shahmeer Hussain, DO, Clinton A. Hartz, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(10):13-16.

Case Report (PDF)

Fever of Unknown Origin: A Case Report of Babesiosis Infection

Batsheva R. Sholomson, DO, Danielle Langan, DO, Abbas Husain, MD, Shorok Hassan, DO

JUCM. 2024;18(10):17-21.

Case Report (PDF)

Atypical Chest X-ray Appearance in a Patient with Cough: A Case Report

Chad Richmond, DO, DAOBFP; Alison Mancuso, DO, FACOFP

JUCM. 2024;18(10):23-25.

Original Research (PDF)

Fast Track Improves Patient Flow and Wait Times in the Pediatric Urgent Care: A Quality Improvement Project

Hayley L. Ross, MD, Sandra P. Spencer, MD, Traci Ertle, MSN, RN, CPEN, Anthony Watkins, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Mark Feldman, MD, Derrek Massanari, MD, MPH, Bernadette Johnson, MD, Alexandria J. Wiersma, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(10):26-33.

Practice Management (PDF)

2024 Urgent Care’s Top 100 By Number of Locations

Alan Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(10):35-37.

Practice Management (PDF)

The Business Case for STI Testing in Urgent Care Centers

Alan Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(10):39-42.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(10):43-47.

Case Report (PDF)

Escalating Back Pain Leading to a Diagnosis of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) in Urgent Care: A Case Report

Sarah Mannon OMS-3, Lauren Schuermann OMS-3, Michael B. Weinstock, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(10):50-54.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(10):55-61.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

What Did We Learn From the Change Healthcare Outage?

Phyllis Dobberstein, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CEMC, CCC

JUCM. 2024;18(10):62-63.

Developing Data (PDF)

Patient Arrival Times in Urgent Care

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(10):65.

September 15, 2024, Vol 18, No. 11, Pages 1-61

Perspectives (PDF)

Expecting the Unexpected: Emergency Preparedness in the Urgent Care Setting

Lyndsie Watkins, PA-C, FCUCM

JUCM. 2024;18(11):1-3.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(11):7.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Strategic Planning

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;18(11):9.

Case Report (PDF)

Emesis Ad Nauseum: A Case Report of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in Urgent Care

John Ramos, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, Joshua Russell, MD, MSc, ELS, FACEP, FCUCM

JUCM. 2024;18(11):13-18.

Orthopedic Case Series (PDF)

Urgent Care Recognition and Management of Maisonneuve Fractures

William O’Neal, MD, W. Bradley Strauch, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(11):21-26.

Original Research (PDF)

Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Chest Pain And Moderate Heart Risk Scores Who Were Referred For An Expedited Outpatient Cardiology Evaluation: A Multi-Center Descriptive Study

Nick Thomson, MD, Svetlana Barbarash, MD, Deloros Lebron-Gallagher, PA-C, Hollis Julson, MD, Michael Weinstock, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(11):28-32.

Case Report (PDF)

Progressive Diaphyseal Dysplasia: A Case Report

Swetha Gogu, DO, MPH, Sudhir Gogu, DO, PhD, MBA

JUCM. 2024;18(11):34-37.

Practice Management (PDF)

Guardrails for Nonsufficient Funds and Credit Card on File Fees

Alan Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(10):41-43.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;18(11):45-49.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;18(11):51-55.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

Opening Your Urgent Care While Contracted as a Primary Care Practice

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(11):59-60.

Developing Data (PDF)

NPS Predicts Success in UC

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;18(11):61.

October 15, 2024, Vol 19, No. 1, Pages 1-65

Perspectives (PDF)

Practical Advice for Clinicians on Interfacing with Social Media

Adam Goodcoff, DO

JUCM. 2024;19(1):1-5.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;19(1):9.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Mistaken Identity

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;19(1):11.

Orthopedic Case Series (PDF)

Urgent Care Diagnosis and Management of Distal Radial (Colles) Fractures

Josie L. Bunstine, BS, Clinton Hartz, MD

JUCM. 2024;19(1):15-19.

Case Report (PDF)

Could This Young Patient Really Have a STEMI? A Case Report of a Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

William C. Krauss MD, FACEP

JUCM. 2024;19(1):21-23.

Case Report (PDF)

Recognition and Management of Achenbach Syndrome (Paroxysmal Finger Hematoma)

Ernesto Sanz Martinez, MD, William H. Kranichfeld, MD, Yenny Ceballos, ARNP

JUCM. 2024;19(1):25-29.

Practice Management (PDF)

ASD Services Fit With Existing UC Business Models

Alan Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;19(1):33-36.

Original Research (PDF)

Development and Implementation of a Headache and Migraine Pathway in Pediatric Urgent Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Sarah J. Nembu, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-AC, Melissa R. Penkalski, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, AE-C

JUCM. 2024;19(1):39-45.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;19(1):47-51.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;19(1):53-59.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

ICD-10-CM: What’s New for 2025

Phyllis Dobberstein, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CEMC, CCC

JUCM. 2024;19(1):61-63.

Developing Data (PDF)

Few Misused Rx Drugs Are Prescribed in Urgent Care

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;19(1):65.

November 15, 2024, Vol 19, No. 2, Pages 1-61

Perspectives (PDF)

Are We Ready for a Day Without Urgent Care?

Rajesh Geria, MD, Patrick O’Malley, MD

JUCM. 2024;19(2):1-3.

Urgent Interactions (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;19(2):7.

From the UCA CEO (PDF)

Reflections

Lou Ellen Horwitz, MA

JUCM. 2024;19(2):9.

Orthopedic Case Series (PDF)

Urgent Care Recognition and Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures

Lauren Schuermann, MS4, Shivani Kothari, MS4, W. Bradley Strauch, MD

JUCM. 2024;19(2):13-19.

Case Report (PDF)

Urinary Retention Caused by a Urethral Stone Diagnosed with Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Case Report

Nicholas Maenza, DO, Jeffrey Darko, MD

JUCM. 2024;19(2):21-24.

Case Report (PDF)

Puffy Hand Syndrome: A Case Report

Ifrah Majeed, DO; Kenneth VanDyke, DO

JUCM. 2024;19(2):25-27.

Practice Management (PDF)

How Should an Urgent Care Handle Requests for Medical Records by Subpoena?

Alan Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;19(2):29-32.

Original Research (PDF)

Development of a Positive Urinalysis Criteria Using a Machine Learning Approach

Kari Flicker, BS, Jessica Parrott, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, Tammy Speerhas, DNP, FNP-C, Turaj Vazifedan, DHSc, Theresa Guins, MD, Jeffrey Bobrowitz, MD, Anne McEvoy, MD, Jade Eves, PA-C, Debra Conrad, MD, Benjamin Klick, MD

JUCM. 2024;19(2):35-43.

Abstracts in Urgent Care (PDF)

Ivan Koay MBChB, FRNZCUC, MD

JUCM. 2024;19(2):47-50.

Clinical Challenges (PDF)

JUCM. 2024;19(2):53-59.

Revenue Cycle Management (PDF)

Look Ahead For RCM Success

Heather Rothermel

JUCM. 2024;19(2):60.

Developing Data (PDF)

Size and Ownership of U.S. Urgent Care Centers

Alan A. Ayers, MBA, MAcc

JUCM. 2024;19(2):61.