Methodist Healthcare acquires 18 San Antonio-area urgent care facilities

Methodist Hospital has acquired 18 Texas MedClinic urgent care facilities in the San Antonio area as part of HCA Healthcare’s Texas MedClinic acquisition, according to an Aug. 3 news release from the hospital system.

What we know

The clinics transitioned to CareNow Urgent Care, which is part of the Methodist Healthcare network, on Aug. 1. Two of the 18 clinics acquired are located in New Braunfels at:

• 958 I-35 N. frontage road
• 1922 Hwy. 46 W.

The clinics provide care for children 3 months and older, adults, and older adults. There will be no insurance or billing changes, and clinic hours will also remain the same, according to the release.

Notable quote

Dan Miller, president and CEO of Methodist Healthcare, said Texas MedClinic has been an important part of the San Antonio community.

"By bringing these locations into the Methodist Healthcare family, we're creating a more connected healthcare experience while ensuring patients have access to the care they need, close to home," Miller said in the release.