UNC Health has submitted regulatory applications to open a new health care concept in the Triangle — a combination of urgent care and an emergency department.
Why it matters: The hope is that the facilities will remove strain from existing emergency departments in the area, making it easier for patients who sometimes struggle with whether they should go to an urgent care or emergency department.
The big picture: UNC Health plans to partner with Intuitive Health, a company that has tested the model in other states, and the goal is to open a network of these freestanding facilities in the state…