Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/24/2012 -- Congratulations to Rocky Mountain Urgent Care which operates Urgent Care Centers in Colorado, the latest group to earn Urgent Care Center Accreditation with the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM).

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The assurance that healthcare providers and facilities maintain adequate levels of quality is of vital importance to patients. Knowledge of and close adherence to the standards of Accreditation provide assurances that the care provided at an Urgent Care Center is state of the art and that the established policies and procedures ensure exceptional business practices. Accreditation demonstrates the highest level of commitment of the Urgent Care Center to providing quality medical care that is consistent with the highest ideals of the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine.

As a form of certification or validation, Accreditation is an indication to patients that the Urgent Care Center is committed to providing high-quality care. Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. The goals of accreditation reflect the missions and goals of the AAUCM which are to elevate the standards of Urgent Care, provide positive and increased recognition of Urgent Care, and to serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

About the AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of Urgent Care Medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine is working diligently to protect and ensure the future of the specialty of Urgent Care.

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Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/23/2012 -- Congratulations to Patient First which operates Urgent Care Centers in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland, the latest group to earn Urgent Care Center Accreditation with the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM).

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The assurance that healthcare providers and facilities maintain adequate levels of quality is of vital importance to patients. Knowledge of and close adherence to the standards of Accreditation provide assurances that the care provided at an Urgent Care Center is state of the art and that the established policies and procedures ensure exceptional business practices. Accreditation demonstrates the highest level of commitment of the Urgent Care Center to providing quality medical care that is consistent with the highest ideals of the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine.

As a form of certification or validation, Accreditation is an indication to patients that the Urgent Care Center is committed to providing high-quality care. Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. The goals of accreditation reflect the missions and goals of the AAUCM which are to elevate the standards of Urgent Care, provide positive and increased recognition of Urgent Care, and to serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

About the AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of Urgent Care Medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine is working diligently to protect and ensure the future of the specialty of Urgent Care.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/04/2012 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and Quest National Services have partnered together to provide fully integrated Electronic Medical Records software solutions, comprehensive practice management services and medical billing to all AAUCM members. Quest National Services has developed an efficiency-smart staged implementation process to help practices nationwide enjoy higher productivity through electronic documentation, ePrescribe, charting, and dictation. With Quest's medical billing solution, AAUCM members will enjoy increased practice workflow efficiency and enhanced your cash-flow visibility.

About Quest National Services
Quest National Services is a leading national medical billing and practice management firm currently servicing providers of many specialties including Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Radiology, OB/GYN, and Cardiology. Quest National Services helps healthcare providers nationwide get medical reimbursements faster with less rejections, significantly improving the revenue cycle, and providing cutting edge healthcare solutions.

About the AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of Urgent Care Medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of Urgent Care Medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek Board Certification in Urgent Care Medicine. The Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) program of the AAUCM recognizes Urgent Care organizations that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/05/2011 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and Direct Benefits, Inc. have partnered together to provide identity theft protection and bundled consumer savings to all AAUCM members. Through this exclusive member benefit program, AAUCM members have the opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft, learn their identity theft risk score and enroll in proactive monitoring services. In addition, AAUCM members have the ability to take advantage of discounts and savings on a wide range of products and services.

About Direct Benefits
Direct Benefits, Inc. is a leading provider of enhancement services and benefits to account holders and members through financial institutions, associations and other marketing partners. Our solutions are designed to enhance relationships, increase member or account holder retention and ROI. Our clients can select from our standard turn-key programs or white-label their own program. We also provide our clients with the ability to build their own program, to fit the lifestyle of their account holders or members.

About the AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of Urgent Care Medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of Urgent Care Medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek Board Certification in Urgent Care Medicine. The Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) program of the AAUCM recognizes Urgent Care organizations that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

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Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/01/2011 -- Congratulations to Lancaster General Health Urgent Care in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Washington Urgent Care in Fremont, California, BHS FastERCare in Butler, Pennsylvania and Allegheny Urgent Care Associates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the most recent Urgent Care Centers to earn Urgent Care Center Accreditation with the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). These distinguished Urgent Care centers join the illustrious ranks of accredited centers in Arizona, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Ohio that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The assurance that healthcare providers and facilities maintain adequate levels of quality is of vital importance to patients. Knowledge of and close adherence to the standards of Accreditation provide assurances that the care provided at an Urgent Care Center is state of the art and that the established policies and procedures ensure exceptional business practices.

Accreditation demonstrates the highest level of commitment of the Urgent Care Center to providing quality medical care that is consistent with the highest ideals of the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine.

As a form of certification or validation, Accreditation is an indication to patients that the Urgent Care Center is committed to providing high-quality care. Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. The goals of accreditation reflect the missions and goals of the AAUCM which are to elevate the standards of Urgent Care, provide positive and increased recognition of Urgent Care, and to serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

About the AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of Urgent Care Medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine is working diligently to protect and ensure the future of the specialty of Urgent Care.

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Lancaster General Health Urgent Care, has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the AAUCM

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/27/2011 -- Lancaster General Health Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Lancaster, PA, has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Lancaster General Health Urgent Care's friendly, experienced physicians and staff provide prompt, professional care and treatment of a wide range of illnesses and injuries.

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine. This Accreditation serves as a benchmark of quality, not only to those involved in the healthcare industry, but to the general public as well. The UCCA Program accomplishes the accreditation of Urgent Care centers by setting standards, measuring performance, and providing consultation and education where needed.

Accreditation is ultimately awarded to those urgent care centers that are found to be in compliance with the AAUCM standards. Urgent care organizations value accreditation as a measure of professional achievement and quality of care. This mirrors the missions and goals of the AAUCM.

About the AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2011 -- Washington Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Fremont, CA, has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Washington Urgent Care treats a wide array of injuries and illnesses, routinely providing easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients.

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine. This Accreditation serves as a benchmark of quality, not only to those involved in the healthcare industry, but to the general public as well. The UCCA Program accomplishes the accreditation of Urgent Care centers by setting standards, measuring performance, and providing consultation and education where needed. Accreditation is ultimately awarded to those urgent care centers that are found to be in compliance with the AAUCM standards. Urgent care organizations value accreditation as a measure of professional achievement and quality of care. This mirrors the missions and goals of the AAUCM.

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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ExitCare has partnered with the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) to offer the ExitCare Patient Education System to AAUCM members.

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/31/2011 -- ExitCare, LLC, the most trusted, enterprise-wide solution for patient education and the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) formed a strategic partnership to offer the ExitCare Patient Education System to AAUCM members.

With this special ExitCare licensed discounting program targeted to interested AAUCM members, ExitCare can provide urgent care physicians and professionals instant access to thousands of topics authored specifically for the urgent care setting. Organized by relevant diagnoses, the clinician-authored, peer-reviewed content is available in multiple languages and two reading levels to serve the needs of a diverse patient population for increased patient compliance, comprehension and satisfaction.

Other key benefits and features of the system include an enhanced user interface with robust content customization and editing features, alignment with Core Measures and National Patient Safety Goals, reduction in medication errors and an increase in medico-legal protection.

About ExitCare
Founded in 1996, ExitCare, LLC is the most trusted, integrated, enterprise-wide solution for patient education and currently serves more than 1,500 healthcare facilities across the United States. With development of over 4,000 healthcare topics organized by relevant diagnosis and sourced with medication information, this system is intuitively designed and authored for all care settings, multiple languages and various health literacy levels to maximize workflow efficiency and increase patient comprehension.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

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The AAUCM has partnered with Medical Media Solutions to bring digital education content to patients.

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) --05/11/2011 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine is pleased to announce a partnership with Medical Media Solutions, Inc. of Cherry Hill, NJ to provide digital educational content in their members' patient waiting areas.

"The dynamic content will compel patients to watch Medical Media's monitors. The hope is that this content will help alert patients to medical conditions that they can then discuss with their physicians", says Dr. Franz Ritucci, president of the AAUCM. The Doctor continues, "Our goal is to educate our patients so they can live healthier lives. This improves their quality of life and reduces overall healthcare costs. Our organization feels that Medical Media allows us to start that process in our waiting areas, making the time with the physician more productive."

Medical Media Solutions, Inc. covers pertinent topics for people visiting the specific centers in a fun and engaging way. Topics such as heart health are covered in a very easy to understand way. Patients understand why these topics are important and are given specific ways to improve their health or ideas on what questions to ask their physicians.

"Our goal is to help the urgent care clinics provide top notch service to their patients. We believe this starts by helping the patient know what to discuss with their physician", explains Jim Cucinotta, CEO of Medical Media. "The content covers a very important topic in about two minutes. We utilize trivia to reinforce the messages of our content. It is amazing how much you learn while you are being entertained. Our advertising partners gain access to these patients in a sterile environment. Research shows that their messages are remembered much longer and buying frequencies are much higher."

The first round of monitors will be installed in the Orlando market in early June. The goal is to have 500 monitors operational by 2012. "After incorporating the learning from the pilot, we want all of our patients to have the opportunity to improve their health through fun education. With over 3,000,000 patients visiting these centers annually, a $100 per patient annual savings ends up being very significant", explains Dr. Ritucci.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

About Medical Media Solutions, Inc.
Medical Media Solutions, Inc. is a digital media company that focuses on reaching patients in physicians' waiting rooms with the purpose to educate, inform and entertain them while they wait to see their doctor. The content centers on pertinent health and wellness topics that the patients should be thinking about before they visit their physician.

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iTriage’s symptom-to-provider pathway is helping urgent care centers connect with patients at the exact moment a minor medical need arises

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2011 -- As the growing appetite for smartphones and mobile healthcare increases from one business quarter to the next, the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) plans to capture this interest by partnering with the free mobile healthcare app iTriage®. This strategic partnership will enable thousands of physicians that hold membership in AAUCM and practice Urgent Care Medicine to promote their services to smartphone-toting patients searching for Urgent Care Centers.

With iTriage, consumers can locate vital medical information that leads them on to the closest Urgent Care Center and other providers, making the iTriage symptom-to-provider™ pathway a complete resource for those with minor illnesses and injuries. The iTriage application can be downloaded for the iPhone®, iPod Touch®, or Android™ smartphones through app stores, or through any other Internet-enabled device at www.iTriageHealth.com.

By deploying the iTriage application in this partnership, AAUCM members can put critical details about their Urgent Care Centers to reach patients at the exact point of medical need, thus increasing the visibility of their centers.

Built by emergency room physicians, iTriage marries actionable healthcare information with a nationwide provider database that helps patients locate care for any medical condition, including all minor medical needs.

"By staying at the forefront of emerging technologies like iTriage, AAUCM can enhance doctor/patient communications and Urgent Care Center visibility," said Peter Hudson, M.D., CEO, Healthagen, developer of iTriage. "This partnership highlights how two leading organizations can create an alliance to improve healthcare delivery for those with minor acute care needs."

About Healthagen
Healthagen, a privately held company headquartered in Lakewood, CO, is a global developer of healthcare information software that empowers patients to make better decisions. Co-founded by two practicing emergency physicians, Drs. Peter Hudson and Wayne Guerra, iTriage has been downloaded and used millions of times by healthcare consumers around the globe, generating tens of millions of medical searches and self-assessments. Hundreds of medical providers and thousands of physicians have also partnered with iTriage to provide patients with critical information about their facilities and medical practices, making it more efficient for patients to access the healthcare system. For more information about Healthagen and iTriage, please visit http://www.Healthagen.com.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/11/2011 -- Allegheny Urgent Care Associates, an Urgent Care clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Allegheny Urgent Care Associates treat a wide array of injuries and illnesses, routinely providing easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients.

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine. This Accreditation serves as a benchmark of quality, not only to those involved in the healthcare industry, but to the general public as well. The UCCA Program accomplishes the accreditation of Urgent Care centers by setting standards, measuring performance, and providing consultation and education where needed. Accreditation is ultimately awarded to those urgent care centers that are found to be in compliance with the AAUCM standards. Urgent care organizations value accreditation as a measure of professional achievement and quality of care. This mirrors the missions and goals of the AAUCM.

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2010 -- After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care (http://www.afterhourspediatrics.com) was named Clinic of the Month by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine. The distinction was awarded for the month of August 2010, based on After Hours Pediatrics' community awards program for children, Every Child Makes A Difference, which acknowledges and rewards young heroes that have made exceptional contributions in the community.

"The AAUCM showcases clinics that demonstrate they are exceptional or outstanding in some way, and have something new and exciting going on that sets their clinic apart," said Cari Withrow, AAUCM Administrator.

Every Child Makes A Difference (http://www.everychildmakesadifference.com) invites adults in the community to nominate "Young Heroes with Big Hearts" who have reached out in some way to help others. Through the awards program, these amazing kids will be publicly acknowledged for their contributions and rewarded with an extraordinary prize package made possible by community partners. Awards will be announced twice a year in both the 5-11 and 12-21 year age brackets, in each of the markets After Hours Pediatrics serves: Tampa, Orlando and South Florida. Twelve regional winners will be honored at a grand awards gala in Summer 2011.

"Caring for children is our passion, and we are excited to extend this passion into the community by recognizing amazing kids who are reaching out to help others – and are making a difference," said Jason North, Executive Director, After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care.

After Hours Pediatrics provides board-certified pediatric urgent care to children, newborn through 21 years, with 12 site locations in Tampa, Orlando and South Florida.

For questions about Every Child Makes A Difference, or to become a community partner, contact Anthony Todaro at Anthony_Todaro@afterhourspediatrics.com or (813) 775-4024.

About After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care
After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care provides urgent care for children when it is needed most – evenings, weekends and holidays. After Hours Pediatrics supports the doctor-patient relationship by ensuring patients' primary physicians are provided with electronic medical records after each visit. At After Hours Pediatrics, board-certified pediatricians provide treatment for flu, broken bones, cuts, burns, sports injuries and more. Each of its 12 locations throughout Tampa, Orlando and South Florida feature on-site laboratory and x-ray services. No appointment is necessary and most insurance plans are accepted. Offices are open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends and holidays. After Hours Pediatrics was established in Tampa, Florida in 1997, and is a subsidiary of TeamHealth of Knoxville, Tennessee.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization that represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities that demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine.

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Exclusive Offers on Medical Payment Solutions Now Available to AAUCM Members

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/20/2010 -- Members of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) may now take advantage of special offers on medical payment products from First National Merchant Solutions. AAUCM has named First National Merchant Solutions a preferred provider, making the processor's industry-leading medical payment solutions, including First Paid, available to all AAUCM members.

First Paid is a specialized suite of products designed specifically for healthcare providers. The product suite helps speed up the payment process, eliminate confusion and paper, and cut costs. At the heart of First Paid is a real-time calculator that can determine what a patient owes for healthcare services at the time of treatment. The software confirms patients' coverage and benefits, determines out-of-pocket status, calculates charges based on contracted rates with insurance providers, and produces an easy-to-read estimate of insurance reimbursement and the patient's financial responsibility for the visit. Patients can then pay for services via credit card, debit card or check, or set up a recurring payment. The system integrates with First National Merchant Solutions' processing platform to handle payment acquiring, routing and settlement.

First National Merchant Solutions is a long-time provider of processing services to healthcare providers. Today, more than 7,000 practices rely on First National Merchant Solutions to affordably and effectively accept card-based patient payments.

First National Merchant Solutions provides a variety of payment processing solutions to meet the unique needs of all businesses accepting card-based payments. Solutions include credit and debit card processing, prepaid card processing and program management, secure Internet commerce processing, electronic benefit transfer processing and check guarantee, authorization and collection. All are designed to help businesses control costs and fraud. First National Merchant Solutions also provides ongoing training and 24/7 personal support.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

About First National Merchant Solutions
First National Merchant Solutions, LLC is a top 10 payment processor providing unmatched service and solutions to businesses across North America. For more than 50 years, customers have relied on our expertise and dedication to meet their long-term business and processing needs. First National Merchant Solutions combines the industry resources of TSYS, one of the world's largest companies for outsourced payment services, and First National Bank of Omaha, one of the largest privately held banks in the U.S.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/19/2010 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and MedWaitTime have partnered together to provide the MedWaitTime system to AAUCM members. The service is an innovative system to collect and display wait time information for patients. The information can be accessed online or remotely from any smart phone or mobile device. The system allows patients to enter an email address or phone number to receive real time status updates.

About MedWaitTime
MedWaitTime is a free service that allows patients to find healthcare facilities with the lowest wait times. MedWaitTime also allows patients to search primary care doctors and specialists that are currently accepting walk-in appointments.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/16/2010 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and VAXCARE have partnered together to offer the FluStation Program to AAUCM members. The FluStations program is a unique service that provides each participating member with a turnkey flu immunization service, changing the way Urgent Care Centers approach the flu season. The FluStation Program is a no-cost comprehensive immunization service, which removes the hassles and workload of traditional flu programs, while increasing immunization rates, improving the patient experience, and growing the practices' reach.

About VaxCare
VaxCare is a preventive healthcare services provider, specializing in immunization services to physicians, employers, and health departments across the United States.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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The AAUCM) has designated June 1st as Urgent Care Appreciation Day to recognize those who provide easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients.

Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2010 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) has designated June 1st as Urgent Care Appreciation Day to recognize those who work every day to provide easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients. On this day and every day, the AAUCM honors the more than 20,000 healthcare providers who practice Urgent Care Medicine.

Urgent Care Appreciation Day honors the hard work and dedication of those providing exceptional medical care for their patients. The Academy is particularly proud of those physicians who have become board certified in Urgent Care Medicine by the American Board of Urgent Care Medicine (ABUCM).

As the trend of Emergency Room overcrowding continues to increase, and the new healthcare reform potentially adds millions of formerly uninsured – and previously untreated – patients to the healthcare system, Urgent Care Centers will be utilized even more. In many communities, Urgent Care clinics are already filling this need, providing patients with a source of exceptional immediate medical care.

About the AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/27/2010 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), in its goal to provide high-quality Continuing Medical Education materials for its members, has joined together with the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) to provide AAUCM members online medical emergency preparedness through IMEP Medical Emergency Membership.

The first ten minutes following a medical emergency are critical to an individual's chances for survival. The IMEP membership enhances a healthcare office's preparedness to manage the medical emergency in those crucial moments. AAUCM members will have the opportunity to earn up to 50 hours of Continuing Medical Education each year through the IMEP online CME program.

Through its CME programs, the AAUCM works to define the scope of the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine, increasing provider expertise within the field and developing standards of practice. Because patients with a wide variety of medical needs utilize Urgent Care centers, physicians working in these centers require broad experience and education. Through the IMEP online CME program, AAUCM members will be able to increase their medical emergency awareness and develop the skills and abilities necessary to contend with medical emergency situations.

About IMEP
IMEP is an innovative leader for healthcare professionals and their team members in preparing for medical emergencies within the medical field. IMEP is recognized by national and state organizations and associations across the United States as the preferred provider of medical emergency preparedness. The goal of IMEP is to make Medical Emergency Preparedness a core competency in every healthcare office; and through enabling education, prepare the healthcare professional and their team to respond calmly, effectively and efficiently during the extremely critical time period between the onset of an emergency incident and the arrival of EMS professionals. These skills may be the difference in the life of a patient and the preservation of your practice.

About AAUCM
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2010 -- The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), the leading academic organization for Urgent Care Medicine which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), has joined the Alliance for CME.

The Alliance for CME is a membership organization that provides professional development opportunities for CME professionals, advocates for CME and the profession, and strives to improve health care outcomes. This mirrors the missions and goals of the AAUCM of bringing change in healthcare provider behavior through innovative educational programs that improve patient care.

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

For More Information, Contact:
Cari Withrow
Administrator
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
2813 S. Hiawassee Rd., Suite 206
Orlando, FL 32835-6690
407-521-5789
cwithrow@aaucm.org

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Pembroke Pines, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/02/2010 -- Pines Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Pembroke Pines, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Pines Urgent Care is a well-run Urgent Care center with the capability to treat a wide array of injuries and illnesses.

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine. This Accreditation serves as a benchmark of quality, not only to those involved in the healthcare industry, but to the general public as well. The UCCA Program accomplishes the accreditation of Urgent Care centers by setting standards, measuring performance, and providing consultation and education where needed. Accreditation is ultimately awarded to those urgent care centers that are found to be in compliance with the AAUCM standards. Urgent care organizations value accreditation as a measure of professional achievement and quality of care. This mirrors the missions and goals of the AAUCM.

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

For More Information, Contact:
Cari Withrow
Administrator
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
2813 S. Hiawassee Rd., Suite 206
Orlando, FL 32835-6690
407-521-5789
cwithrow@aaucm.org

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/12/2010 -- Aloma Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Winter Park, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Aloma Urgent Care is a well-run Urgent Care center with the capability to treat a wide array of injuries and illnesses.

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine. This Accreditation serves as a benchmark of quality, not only to those involved in the healthcare industry, but to the general public as well. The UCCA Program accomplishes the accreditation of Urgent Care centers by setting standards, measuring performance, and providing consultation and education where needed. Accreditation is ultimately awarded to those urgent care centers that are found to be in compliance with the AAUCM standards. Urgent care organizations value accreditation as a measure of professional achievement and quality of care. This mirrors the missions and goals of the AAUCM.

The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of urgent care medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in urgent care medicine.

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Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/09/2009 -- The Accreditation Committee of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) has reviewed the case of Livonia Urgent Care and determined that errors in administration of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines were caused by ambiguous instructions provided to the clinic. As a result, the affected center has contacted patients to reschedule vaccinations and the AAUCM has provided supplemental advice to its members.

Local media reported in November that Livonia Urgent Care provided doses of approximately one-half strength while administering the nasal spray vaccine to children. Parents knew that immunization was achieved after two separate doses, but were concerned that their children had received the spray in only one nostril.

An immediate review by the Urgent Care Accreditation Program found that the center relied on ambiguous directions from both the manufacturer and their county health department, resulting not in two full doses being given over time but in the amount of a single dose being split to meet the manufacturer's recommended schedule.

The center's medical director, Mohammed A. Arsiwala, MD, recognized the issue and has informed patients that the center immunized. They will be returning to Livonia Urgent Care for the full first dose. The center will remain accredited pending successful resolution of dosage for the patients involved.

Franz Ritucci, MD, President of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine, noted that several centers reported confusion with the two-dose regimen. The AAUCM will be informing members of the clarification.

Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and performance against nationally recognized standards. The AAUCM Urgent Care Center Accreditation (UCCA) Program recognizes outstanding facilities which demonstrate the highest level of commitment to patient care and the practice of Urgent Care Medicine. This Accreditation serves as a benchmark of quality, not only to those involved in the healthcare industry, but to the general public as well. The UCCA Program accomplishes the accreditation of Urgent Care centers by setting standards, measuring performance, and providing consultation and education where needed. Accreditation is ultimately awarded to those urgent care centers that are found to be in compliance with the AAUCM standards. Urgent care organizations value accreditation as a measure of professional achievement and quality of care. This mirrors the missions and goals of the AAUCM.

About American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) is a national organization which represents thousands of physicians who practice urgent care medicine in various clinical settings throughout the United States. The purpose of the AAUCM is to contribute to the field of urgent care medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care. Our mission is to advance the profession of Urgent Care Medicine by elevating its standards through education, basic and advanced training, and to encourage physicians to seek board certification in Urgent Care Medicine.

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