Selecting the right healthcare facility can make a big difference not only
in the results you achieve but also in the financial outcome of your visit.
That’s where the combined services of OU Health ER & Urgent
Care can make a big difference for you.
Choosing an ER (emergency room) when you’re not experiencing an emergency
means you greatly overpay for treatment.
Choosing Urgent Care when you need an ER also may add unnecessary cost.
But more importantly, you’ll waste valuable time in transferring
to a facility than can effectively treat your condition.
Get the Right Care – No Appointment Needed
How do you know which one to choose? To help you solve this problem, OU
Health ER & Urgent Care now combines both options under one roof.
You don’t need to decide. Just walk in and get the level of care you need.
When you choose OU Health ER & Urgent Care, you get access to fully
equipped facilities able to handle the seriousness of any emergency, combined
with the readiness to provide valuable urgent care services at lower rates,
all matched to your specific situation.
Emergency Room (ER)
Treats illnesses and injuries needing immediate attention such as chest
pain, abdominal pain, dehydration, shortness of breath, complex fractures and more
Often uses specialized care that comes with significant financial cost
Required by state law to provide treatment for anyone, regardless of insurance
plan or ability to pay; typically means your insurance company considers you
in-network; billing based on the amount defined by your insurance plan
Needs your written agreement (signature) showing you received information
about tests, treatments and costs before you get services
Urgent Care
Treats common illnesses and injuries – both sudden (acute) and ongoing
(chronic) – that are
not life-threatening such as colds, flu, fever, strep throat, sprains, cuts
or lacerations and more
Provides quick access to thorough evaluation and treatment for a wide range
of health conditions during extended hours
Bills for services at
in-network rates for people with an insurance plan and at
out-of-network rates for people without insurance or with insurance plans not covered
by one of our insurance agreements
Informed Consent
To ensure you clearly understand everything involved in your care and billing
throughout your visit, you’ll stay informed about whether you’re
considered an emergency (ER) or urgent care patient. If your condition
needs emergency care, we’ll request your written, informed consent
(signature) to avoid surprises and ensure you understand all tests and
treatments.
Learn more about
when to come to OU Health ER & Urgent Care for the right care at the right price.
No Appointment Needed Walk in any time for OU Health emergency (ER) services 24/7 or urgent care
every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
.jpg)
