Retail Clinics

Nov 29 2016

According to an Annals of Emergency Medicine article, retail clinic locations do not appear to reduce nearby ER use for low-acuity problems, but that may be because of open-hours or other factors.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Association+Between+the+Opening+of+Retail+Clinics+and+Low-Acuity+Emergency+Department+Visits

Aug 12 2015

AAFP Statement on Retail Clinics

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The American Academy of Family Physicians issues an absurdly protectionist statement about the use of retail clinics.

Apr 27 2015

The Role of Retail Health Clinics

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A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report explores the ongoing expansion of retail health clinics.

Jul 22 2014

Walgreens reports that visits to its in-store clinics continue to grow rapidly, with many patients returning to seek services in that setting.

http://news.walgreens.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5882

Jun 14 2013

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An Accenture survey finds that the number of retail clinics will double to over 2800 by 2015, saving almost a billion dollars.

Jan 10 2013

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A new Harris Interactive Poll indicates that retail clinics continue to gain popularity with Americans, with 27% of adults saying they have used one for care in the last two years.

Nov 02 2012

Another installment of our non-award winning (are there any potential awards?) Potpourri, this one examining drug costs for conditions of aging, self-referral in imaging, in home palliative care at the…

Aug 20 2012

Retail Clinic Growth

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An article from Rand Corporation researchers published in Health Affairs details the continued growth and use of retail clinics. These facilities offer a convenient and inexpensive method for consumers to…

Aug 16 2012

Baltimore Sun

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Clinics located in drug stores, supermarket and retail stores are attracting a rapidly growing number of patients, according to a new study released Wednesday by research group the RAND Corporation.

Jun 26 2012

Kaiser Health News

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Retail Health Clinics Expanding

Jan 10 2012

New York Times

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The growth of health clinics inside retail stores rebounded in 2011 and is poised for a “second spring” this year, driven by well-capitalized retailers and grocers

Dec 08 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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In addition to taking a load off EDs, retail clinics are also poised to take on the roles of primary care provider and disease management.

Dec 01 2011

HealthLeaders Media

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Retail Clinics’ Popularity Grows with Patients, Insurers

Nov 28 2011

Retail Clinic Trends

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A new report by Rand Corp. researchers published in the American Journal of Managed Care finds rapid growth in the use of retail clinics and identifies some of the factors…

Nov 18 2011