How Do Retail Health Clinics Compare to Doctors’ Offices?
Listen Long wait times and primary care physician shortages have patients increasingly turning to what are called retail health clinics, operated by stores like Target and CVS and intended to treat minor ailments. A new study shows that the clinics may be less expensive than a doctor’s office, without sacrificing quality of care. We speak with Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, lead author of the study by the Rand Corporation. Dr. Mehrotra is also a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School.
