PCP visits declined 18 percent over 4 years
Unfortunately not looking good for primary care bound physicians in the current environment where instant gratification culture has led to the proliferation of urgent care and minute clinics that cost the same up front to the patient.
The Disappearing Doctor: How Mega-Mergers Are Changing the Business of Medical Care
Big corporations — giant retailers and health insurance companies — are teaming up to become your doctor.
www.nytimes.com
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"CVS [...], and most recently Walmart [...], are eyeing deals with Aetna and Humana, respectively, to use their stores to deliver medical care...
PCP visits declined 18 percent over 4 years
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