Medical Economics March 18, 2020
CVS Pharmacy is stepping up its healthcare offerings by rolling out 1,500 “HealthHUBs” by the end of 2021. While its 1,100 MinuteClinics focus on low-acuity services, these “HealthHUBs” will provide for more everyday needs with a focus on chronic disease management while offering services like blood draws and sleep testing.
Then there are nearly 9,000 U.S. urgent care centers, 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, these increased services from these clinics shouldn’t dampen the financial bottom line much—after all, primary care physician shortages lead to many clinics being understaffed and overbooked—although rural clinics in small towns may feel a pinch.
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