ExperCARE or ER?

ExperCARE or ER?

If Your Situation is Life-Threatening

Go to a hospital emergency room. Life-threatening situations include chest pain as well as sudden and severe pain.

If Your Situation is Life-Threatening

Go to a hospital emergency room. Life-threatening situations include chest pain as well as sudden and severe pain.

The Good News About Urgent Care

Medical situations most people face every day are not life-threatening.

And while sprains, strains, minor breaks, cuts, common colds and more are no fun, they are all treatable at ExperCARE. The even better news is that by choosing ExperCARE over an ER you’re going to save time and money. 

The American College of Emergency Physicians recommends you visit an urgent care center for professional medical care, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Minor broken bones
  • Mild Asthma Attacks
  • Minor infections
  • Small Cuts
  • Sore Throats
  • Rashes
  • Minor burns
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Pelvic infections

The Good News About Urgent Care

Medical situations most people face every day are not life-threatening. And while sprains, strains, minor breaks, cuts, common colds and more are no fun they are all treatable at ExperCARE. The even better news is that by choosing ExperCARE over an ER you’re going to save time and money.

The American College of Emergency Physicians recommends you visit an urgent care center like ExperCARE for professional medical care, including, but not limited to, the following conditions:

  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Minor broken bones
  • Mild Asthma Attacks
  • Minor infections
  • Small Cuts
  • Sore Throats
  • Rashes
  • Minor burns
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Pelvic infections

Average Wait Time For The ER vs. Urgent Care

When you do choose urgent care over an emergency room, you will also avoid the wait times so often associated with an ER.

According to a report from the Government Accountability Office, emergency department wait times continue to increase, with the average wait time to see a physician more than double the recommended time in some cases.

Average cost of Services for the ER vs. Urgent Care

Choosing urgent care over the ER will not only will you save time, but a considerable amount of money  as well.

In a story published on Health.com, it’s reported that those who utilize urgent care services pay one-third to one-half the cost of those who visit an ER.

*Estimates determined by calculating the average allowed amount on claims submitted. All costs represent a single visit. These are estimates and do not include costs for medications or follow-up services. We invite you to ask us about service costs specific to the care provided by ExperCARE.

Get Well, Faster

At ExperCARE of Richmond Hill and Savannah, we look forward to helping you save time and money so you can get well, faster, with our professional medical care that’s close to home.

Get Well, Faster

At ExperCARE of Richmond Hill and Savannah, we look forward to helping you save time and money so you can get well, faster, with our professional medical care that’s close to home.