American CareSource to Add NC UC Clinics

The Atlanta-based urgent care chain, American CareSource, is strengthening its east coast presence.  With the upcoming acquisition of Medac Health Services, P.A., American CareSource will add four Wilmington, NC locations - increasing its total to 14 urgent care centers.  Currently, the chain operates clinics in suburban Washington, D.C., Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

American CareSource also offers a range or primary care and specialty health services, including occupational medicine and veterans care.

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American CareSource Scores Again…

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Not long after entering the "Urgent Care Game" with its acquisition of CorrectMed of Atlanta, American CareSource is making a pass at another clinic.  They're on the move with an agreement to purchase Bay Walk-in Clinic assets on Florida's panhandle.  Bay Walk-in Clinic is well-established in the Panama City area.  
In reference to the agreement, the American CareSource CEO said that this planned acquisition "...builds momentum for its move into the vibrant Urgent Care industry...”  A move...Dr. Richard W. Turner expects will be a WINNING one!   Read more

One More in NC for U.S. HealthWorks

U.S. HealthWorks strengthens its strong urgent care network and North Carolina presence with the acquisition of IndustriCare.  Dr. Fabienne Ransom currently directs the operation of the Charlotte occupational medical center which was established over 17 years ago.  >>Read more

The U.S. HealthWorks activity continues the 2014 interest in urgent care.  Consider last month's acquisition of two Georgia clinics by American Caresource.  The clinic's previous owner, CorrectMed, LLC, now operates as a subsidiary.   In April, Rite Aid acquired Houston-based RediClinic, a retail clinic operator.  Rite Aid's support will accelerate RediClinic's expansion plans.

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American CareSource Enters Urgent Care

In 2013, Urgent Care industry revenue topped $14B.  By 2018, revenue is projected to increase to approximately $19B.  Not surprising then...that American CareSource, a network of ancillary healthcare providers, is moving into the urgent care market space.  Their foray begins with the acquisition of two urgent care clinics in the Atlanta metro area.  The Locust Grove and Decatur clinics were previously owned by CorrectMed, LLC.  >>Read more

With the completed acquisition, Dr. Richard Turner, American CareSource CEO, affirms,  

"…we have taken our first important step in entering the urgent care market.  The two centers will be the centerpiece of our strategy to become the high-quality, patient-centric provider of conveniently available affordable urgent care…"

Related:  More Regular Care = Urgent Care Growth