Increased investment in urgent care centers is needed as healthcare delivery models change and patients with non-life-threatening conditions opt for ease of access, according to a recent analysis by Colliers.

The analysis notes several data points to back up its message. The Urgent Care Association found that since 2019 patient volume has spiked by 60%, while Data Bridge Market Research has predicted a compound annual growth rate of 5.35% between 2022 and 2029.

  In May, Zocdoc, the online healthcare appointment booking service, initiated bookings for urgent care on its platform for facilities in 22 states and more than 200 locations, with more joining each month. "In 2023, the volume of new urgent care facilities on Zocdoc has grown by an average of nearly 40% month over month and urgent care bookings have grown by an average of 80% month over month,"it stated.