H&HN April 22, 2015
Retail clinics continue to expand their capabilities, moving deeper into the world of chronic care and wellness while adding electronic health record systems.
The clinics started their move away from mainly providing shots and treating sore throats back in 2013, toward more areas like public health.
A new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded report, prepared by Manatt Health, describes plans for a ShopRite grocery store to open in an underserved area of Baltimore, and would introduce fresh food choices, participate in food assistance programs and feature a 1,000 sq. ft. health clinic and pharmacy.
The report, called “Building a Culture of Health: The Value Proposition of Retail Clinics,” also highlights how the H-E-B grocery store in San Antonio...