Recognition underscores AFC's commitment to supporting the physicians and team members who care for millions of patients across its nationwide network of more than 400 urgent care clinics

American Family Care (AFC Urgent Care), the nation’s leading urgent care provider with more than 400 walk-in clinics across the United States, today announced Newsweek has named the company one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026. Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group compiled the list based on an evaluation of publicly available data and a confidential nationwide employee survey. The recognition highlights organizations that prioritize employee well-being, strong leadership, fair compensation and work-life balance.

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American Family Care Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026

“Our physicians and team members are the reason millions of patients trust AFC with their care each year,” said Jeremy Morgan, CEO of AFC Urgent Care. “As AFC continues to grow, creating an environment where our people feel supported, valued and able to do their best work is incredibly important. We’re proud to have that commitment recognized by Newsweek.”

America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 recognizes leading health care employers based on 10 dimensions of workplace satisfaction. The study combines a large-scale national survey with desk research and third-party data to evaluate companies with more than 1,000 employees. The full list can be viewed on Newsweek’s website here: America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026

“Faced with severe post-pandemic staffing shortages and systemic burnout, the health care industry must fundamentally rethink how it supports its frontline workers. Newsweek’s ranking offers a rigorous evaluation of the hospitals and care networks that are actively prioritizing provider well-being and psychological safety. By honoring institutions that champion sustainable workloads and supportive leadership, we are defining the gold standard for workplaces where care providers can truly thrive,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek Editor-In-Chief.

Plant-A partnered with Aniline.ai, an HR analytics firm, to analyze more than 37 million data points across more than 120 workplace KPIs, including leadership, integrity, compensation and work-life balance.

With more than 400 clinics nationwide, AFC provides urgent care, primary care, express lab testing, X-ray diagnostics and vaccinations, serving millions of patients annually. To learn more about owning an AFC franchise, visit https://afcfranchising.com/.

About American Family Care
Founded in 1982, American Family Care (AFC) pioneered the concept of convenient and effective urgent care services, delivered through a nationwide network of more than 400 walk-in clinics. Today, AFC is the nation's largest provider of urgent care, generating more than $1 billion in system-wide sales annually, with 3,500 highly trained healthcare professionals treating over 4 million patients each year. AFC continues to be a leader in accessible healthcare, providing treatments for flu, allergies, and everyday injuries, along with a comprehensive range of lab tests, x-rays, and occupational medicine services. Ranked #60 overall on the Entrepreneur^® Franchise 500 and first in the Urgent/Primary Care Clinics category, and as one of TIME’s America’s Best Private Companies, AFC is one of the most admired brands in urgent care and franchising. For more information, visit https://americanfamilycare.com.

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