Effect of Retail Clinic Use on Continuity of Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Conclusions: Retail clinic use was lower in the elderly population compared with the previously published rate in the younger populations. The lower rate of continuity of care observed among retail clinic users is concerning, especially for those with chronic medical conditions.

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Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - July 11, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Abara, N. O., Huang, N., Raji, M. A., Kuo, Y.-F. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research