Why Virtual Urgent Care Saves Time and Money — And What That Means for Employers
First Stop Health
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Urgent care has become a go-to resource for non-emergency medical needs — but how that care is delivered can make a big difference in both cost and experience.
A recent study by the National Library of Medicine compared virtual urgent care (VUC) with traditional, in-person urgent care (UC) visits. The results? Virtual care came out ahead in ways that matter to employees and employers.
The Key Stats: Virtual Wins on Time and Cost
These differences weren’t minor — they were statistically significant, meaning the advantages of virtual care are consistent and real.
Why It Matters for Employers
Time and money savings aren’t just benefits for employees. For organizations offering virtual urgent care as part of their benefits strategy, the return on investment is tangible:
In fact, virtual urgent care is one of the most highly utilized benefit offerings when it’s easy to access, free to use, and includes after-hours availability.
Did You Know?
25% of employers manage over 20 healthcare vendor relationships, and most of the remainder work with 8–10 vendors for health and wellness services.
I’ve used First Stop Health’s virtual urgent care. It reminded me why easy access and after-hours availability matter. When care is simple to reach from home, people use the benefit.