We understand that illnesses and injuries can happen at any time, and sometimes it can be difficult to know where to go when your family needs timely care. From emergency rooms to urgent care, understanding your healthcare options can help you make the most informed decision.
services
For life-threatening conditions such as trauma or chest pains, you should always choose the ER. For everyday illnesses and injuries that require timely attention, there’s MedExpress.
MedExpress
Emergency Room
Footnotes
cost
We understand that caring for your health means providing you with the highest-quality care at the greatest value. With most insurances accepted and affordable pricing for those without insurance, you can get the care you need for non-life-threatening conditions and the value you deserve.
Average Emergency Room Cost:
$1,4231
Average Urgent Care Cost:
$1552
shorter visit times
We value your time. Our goal is to get you back to what’s really important as soon as possible.
Average Emergency Room Visit:
OVER 4 HOURS3
Average MedExpress Visit:
UNDER 1 HOUR
understand your healthcare options
When it comes to your health care, you now have more options than ever before – from the emergency room to urgent care.
know the stats
When choosing the level of care your family needs, it’s helpful to know what percentage of ER visits are typically non-life-threatening and could potentially be treated at an urgent care center. This can help you make the most appropriate choice for your family. Up to 90% of ER visits can be treated at MedExpress.4
Footnotes
1Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2013, 2UCAOA Benchmarking Survey, 2011, 3Emergency Department Pulse Report, 2010, 4National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2011