Physicians Practice January 29, 2020
Dave Schafer

Increased access to healthcare service is changing the role of the traditional primary care physician, and it can too easily lead to fragmented care.

CVS Pharmacy is stepping up its healthcare offerings by rolling out 1,500 “HealthHUBs” by the end of 2021. While the company’s 1,100 MinuteClinics focus on low-acuity services, these “HealthHUBs” will provide for more everyday needs with a special focus on chronic disease management while offering services like blood draws and sleep apnea assessments.

Then, there are the nearly 9,000 urgent care centers in the United States, according to the Urgent Care Association, and more than 550 freestanding emergency rooms, according to a report from UnitedHeath Group.

For traditional primary care clinics, increased services from these clinics...

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