September 24, 2026

For years, our Annual Convention has brought together Urgent Care clinicians, operators, executives and industry partners to learn, connect and grow.

We’re excited to introduce an experience that better reflects what this gathering has become:

𝗨𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭 – 𝟰

Why Convergence? Because this event is 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. It’s where operators, clinicians, executives, and industry partners 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲.

At UCA Convergence, your experience is built around your goals:

While some things have changed, our commitment remains the same: bringing together the Urgent Care community to learn, lead and elevate our field.

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮 | 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭-𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

Great Urgent Care starts with exceptional people. That’s why UCA is excited to co-present the Staff Excellence Award with Experity at this year’s Limelight Awards. We want to recognize the individuals who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding patient care, elevate the patient experience and strengthen their teams every day.

This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the people who make Urgent Care exceptional.

Nominations are now open and must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Help recognize the unsung heroes of Urgent Care by nominating a deserving colleague today.

A study highlighted in the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine explored how computer use during patient visits impacts the patient experience. The findings suggest that while electronic health records are essential to care delivery, the way clinicians use computers in the exam room can influence patient perceptions of communication, engagement and overall satisfaction.

For Urgent Care clinicians, the takeaway is clear: maintaining eye contact, explaining how technology supports care and balancing screen time with patient interaction can help preserve the personal connection patients value. As technology continues to play a larger role in healthcare, thoughtful exam room communication remains a key driver of patient satisfaction and trust.

Registration is open for the 2026 North East Regional Urgent Care Association (NERUCA) Conference from October 4 – 6 in Montville, CT. This is where Urgent Care owners, operators, clinicians and vendors will convene for an enriching experience focused on Urgent Care leadership and hands-on skills development.

This dynamic event aims to address pressing industry challenges while offering essential continuing medical education (CME) courses for providers.

Attendees will have ample networking opportunities to connect, share insights and explore collaborative solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of Urgent Care.

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care has successfully renewed its Accreditation, Urgent Care Certification and Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation across 42 centers serving Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

This achievement demonstrates Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency in patient care. By renewing these distinguished recognitions, the organization continues to showcase its dedication to clinical excellence, exceptional patient experiences, operational best practices and continuous improvement across its growing network of centers.

Walk In MD Clinic Urgent Care has successfully renewed its Accreditation, Urgent Care Certification, Occupational Health Certification and Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation across its two centers in Massachusetts.

You’ll walk away with:

Don’t forget: Accredited and Certified centers with the current Standards Manual receive a $500 registration discount.

Whether you’re preparing for your first survey or looking to strengthen your Accreditation efforts, this workshop delivers the guidance, resources and support you need to move forward with confidence.

Seats are filling quickly. Secure your place today before registration reaches capacity.

Looking for practical strategies to improve STI care in the Urgent Care setting?

In collaboration with Roche, we are proud to offer 𝗦𝗧𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲, an on-demand educational resource designed for those seeking actionable approaches to screening, testing, treatment and patient engagement.

Explore expert insights, real-world considerations and strategies you can apply in practice at your convenience.

Thank you to all the Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates who bring expertise, compassion and excellence to Urgent Care every day. Your dedication helps deliver high-quality care to countless patients and communities across the country.

Looking to connect with fellow APCs, share insights and grow your impact in Urgent Care? Join the 𝗔𝗣𝗖 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (𝗦𝗜𝗚) and become part of a dedicated community of NPs and PAs shaping the future of the specialty.

Urgent Updates are curated highlights of guidelines, reviewed by (and some directly coming from) Urgent Care clinicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.

Tuesday, October 6 | 11 am – 12 pm CT

Join Vertex’s expert-led discussion on a treatment for acute pain in adults. Explore the product’s clinical trial results and learn how to identify patients who may benefit from this treatment.

Wednesday, October 7 | 12 pm – 1 pm CT

M&A can be a powerful path to growth, but why would you ever walk away from a clinic with strong revenue and positive patient reviews?

Carbon Health co-founder Caesar Djavaherian shares lessons from the company’s M&A journey, including what operators should examine before a deal, the chart-level signals that can reveal risks to revenue quality, and the assumptions that often lead buyers in the wrong direction.

Join us on October 7 to learn how Carbon Health built greater oversight into its M&A process and what Caesar would evaluate first knowing what he knows now.

Wednesday, September 30 | 2 pm – 3 pm CT

Who is this session for:

Urgent Care owners and decision makers who want strategies for DME and bracing profitability – either by cost avoidance or by revenue generation; in order to improve financial performance without increasing administrative load.

Conversation highlights:

Featured speakers:

Urgent Insights are timely conversations impacting the business of Urgent Care.

This session is sponsored by Enovis as part of the UCA Urgent Insights series. Urgent Insights is a sponsored educational discussion facilitated by the Urgent Care Association (UCA). Sponsorship and participation do not constitute endorsement by UCA of any company, product, service, recommendation, position, or viewpoint expressed during the session. Opinions, data, and recommendations shared by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of UCA.

Tuesday, October 13 | 12 pm – 1 pm CT

Human trafficking can go unnoticed in healthcare environments, even when professionals are in a position to observe potential indicators. Save the date for Human Trafficking: The Crime Hidden in Plain Sight, a UCA webinar featuring Thomas Ruck. Participants will explore potential indicators, appropriate response strategies, reporting considerations and ways to increase team and organizational preparedness.