American Hospital Association May 30, 2023
Retail health clinics are growing not only in number but in scope of services delivered. But so far, these outlets primarily are located in higher-income communities ringing urban areas with large populations while rural and underserved communities remain largely out of the picture.
And as the need for COVID-19 vaccinations and related services continues to decline, retailers have been broadening their focus on primary care, specifically for those with chronic conditions, notes a recent Definitive Healthcare report.
Insurance claims filed by retail clinics over the past five years have doubled and claims data from 2022 indicate that about one in 10 diagnoses at these outlets was related to a chronic condition like diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney disease and...
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