Store Healthcare Gaining Popularity (health care, insurance, economy, money)

[Motion]

Has anyone tried one of these store clinics?

Although in-store clinics have only been around for a few years, it's only recently that their appeal has grown with consumers, according to the latest industry survey from consulting firm WSL Strategic Retail.

The survey, which polled 1,500 consumers, showed awareness about retail clinics has jumped to 56% in 2009, up from 38% in 2007.

The survey also showed that usage of store clinics has increased the most among younger consumers, who are less likely to have ties to a family physician or to have insurance.

Health care clinics in stores could redefine primary care - Apr. 13, 2009

[texdav]

No but for minor conditions this is similar to what you would get treatment in the UK for example. You would see a nurse practitioner;not a doctor in most cases.In fact i knew a friend that had a baby in UK and she only saw a doctor a few times and not at birth at all.followpus were not by a doctor either.But tehn its really not a substitute for seeing a much more trained doctor in many cases.

[Motion]

Originally Posted by texdav

No but for minor conditions this is similar to what you would get...

I think these clinics can be viewed as being a part of preventive care. By treating these minor conditions they can be prevented from becoming possible major conditions down the road.

[ozzie679]

Originally Posted by Motion

Has anyone tried one of these store clinics?

I have many times. There are a couple in my city. Sometimes you see a doctor, but usually it's a PA. They get you in and out of there quick. I use them if my primary doctors clinic is closed.

Here's what they charge:

Treatments and Screening
Strep Throat $65
Athlete's Foot $55
Laryngitis $55
Poison Ivy $55
Cold and Cough $55
Cold Sores $55
Ear Infections $55
Ringworm $55
Influenza (respiratory) $55
Swimmer's Ear $55
Sinus Infections $55
Pink Eye and Styes $55
Mononucleosis $64
Bladder Infections Minor Skin Infections $55 (females, ages 12+) $64 Pregnancy Testing $55

Vaccinations
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Measles, Mumps, Rubella $69
pediatric $43
Influenza (seasonal) adult $59
Meningitis $115
Tetanus, Diphtheria (adult) $43
Pneumonia Hepatitis A under age 5 $104
pediatric $52 adult $52 adult $81
Hepatitis B pediatric $36 adult $70

[Lucario]

If there would have been one available when my son hurt his foot Saturday, that is where I would have taken him.........