Urgent Care Association Announces New CEO

BATAVIA, Ill., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is proud to announce Steve Sellars as its new Chief Executive Officer. Steve takes the helm following the retirement of Lou Ellen Horwitz, who first served as the CEO of the association from 2006-2012 and most recently since June of 2020, leading through eras of significant challenges, evolution and growth.

"We can't thank Lou Ellen enough for her leadership through one of our most challenging seasons as a field and for creating a new foundation for our future," said UCA President Gerry Cvitanovich, MD.

Prior to being named CEO of the Urgent Care Association, Steve Sellars served as CEO of Premier Health for over 20 years, a regional healthcare company specializing in Urgent Care, occupational health and related services. Steve brings valuable experience and a comprehensive understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities.

A longtime advocate for accessible, value-based care, Sellars has been actively involved with UCA for many years in various leadership and advisory roles. His career has been dedicated to advancing innovative care delivery models that improve access and outcomes.

"I'm honored to step into the role of CEO at the Urgent Care Association, an organization I've been proud to be involved with for many years," said Sellars. "I want to sincerely thank the UCA Search Committee for their confidence in me and for the thoughtful process that led to this opportunity. I also want to acknowledge Lou Ellen, whose leadership has left a lasting impact on UCA and who has been instrumental in shaping my own path. I know I have big shoes to fill, and I'm committed to building on the strong foundation that's been laid."

"I'm deeply grateful for the incredible colleagues and partners I've worked alongside over the past 20 years," said Sellars, "and I look forward to working with the UCA team and key stakeholders across the country to advance the initiatives that matter most to our industry and the communities we serve."

About the Urgent Care Association

The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association of leaders, providers and suppliers in the field of on-demand, consumer-focused health care. UCA collaborates with its affiliates – the Urgent Care College of Physicians, College of Urgent Care Medicine, Urgent Care Foundation and Commission on Ambulatory and Urgent care Quality to advance the field and support member success through advocacy, research, education, collaboration and high standards of care. For more information, visit www.urgentcareassociation.org.

Contact: Shantell Lucas
Urgent Care Association
877-698-2262
[email protected]

SOURCE Urgent Care Association