Does Urgent Care Replace Emergency Room Visits?
Urgent Care is not intended to replace emergency room visits for serious, life threatening emergencies. It should be used as a sensible alternative to the emergency room for minor illnesses and injuries. –Back To Top– Will My Insurance Cover Urgent Care? The care that you receive at Sant Urgent Care Center is covered by all Sant HMO Plans. A list of covered Urgent Care locations is included. Your co-pay may be significantly lower than the co-pay for an emergency room visit –Back To Top– How Long Will I Have To Wait? Your waiting time will almost certainly be less than in the emergency room. The Urgent Care staff will treat you as quickly as possible, and you will be seen in a convenient, patient-friendly environment. –Back To Top– Will I Receive Quality Care? The Urgent Care facilities are staffed with board-certified physicians and experienced nurse practitioners. They are all qualified to treat a wide range of pediatric and adult conditions. Each location is equipped with labor
