HCA Healthcare has acquired 17 urgent care clinics from Urgent Care Group to expand its access to care in the Carolinas. The new locations include sites in Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Spartanburg in South Carolina, as well as one in Wilmington, North Carolina. Following the acquisition, the South Carolina facilities will operate under the HCA CareNow brand, marking the first time this urgent care network has been established in the state. In contrast, the North Carolina clinic will continue to use the Medac name previously associated with Urgent Care Group. This strategic investment is part of a broader initiative by HCA Healthcare to consolidate more healthcare sites under its own brand within South Carolina, aiming to simplify patient access and create a connected network of services. Over the past five years, HCA has invested more than $800 million in South Carolina to support healthcare infrastructure, technology, and expanded care access. The acquisition strengthens HCA's existing footprint in the region, which already includes four acute care hospitals, a behavioral health hospital, over 40 physician practice locations, eight freestanding emergency rooms, and more than 21 urgent care clinics statewide. In the Myrtle Beach area specifically, the new clinics will integrate with Grand Strand Health’s comprehensive network, providing patients with seamless access to primary care, specialty services, emergency care, and hospital-based treatment. Dr. John Lazenby, Chief Medical Officer for HCA Healthcare's South Atlantic Division, stated that this investment helps improve lives by expanding access to convenient, high-quality healthcare for unexpected, non-emergency needs. Matt Kossman, CEO of Urgent Care Group, expressed pride in the care delivered by their teams and excitement about the clinics continuing to grow within HCA Healthcare's network.