red and white sign says Emergency with an arrow Emergency departments are a critical element of the U.S. health care safety net, addressing the acute medical complaints of all patients, regardless of insurance status. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Although urgent care centers are less expensive than lower-acuity emergency department (ED) visits, their use actually increases overall spending.

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