"92% say that they are satisfied with the convenience
provided by such clinics
and 89% say they are satisfied
with the quality of care which is usually provided by nurse
practitioners, who can legally treat patients and write prescriptions." "The clinics boast exceptional consumer satisfaction." "Whether a fad or the beginning of a fundamental shift,
the retail clinic trend comes in response to an erosion in
employer-sponsored insurance benefits that is forcing people
to pay more or all of their own health costs." "Prescription for change" "There are over 40 million uninsured Americans - and
millions more who can't get a timely appointment to see their
primary care provider, don't have a provider, or don't want
to spend the money or time to go to the emergency room." "Proponents say the clinics provide affordable services
for the uninsured and convenience for insured patients who
want to avoid waiting for a doctor's appointment or a consultation
at a hospital emergency department."
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