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. Dr. Ateev Mehrotra is lead author of the study by the Rand Corporation, and also a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School.
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