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Retail Clinics Are Gaining Momentum As They Vie for Their Piece of the Primary Care Pie

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Retail clinic claims volumes have shot up by 200% in the past five years, according to a new report.

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Healthcare’s greater good?

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The promise of one-stop, total healthcare was supposed to be led by retailers like Wal*Mart and CVS, but they’re finding out it costs a lot of money to equip and market these facilities. They don’t want to see a different physician every time they have a health issue.

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Like retail, healthcare needs a virtual presence, Mayo Clinic cardiologist says

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Telemedicine delivers the same level of care as in-person, satisfies patients and physicians and drives down healthcare costs, cardiologist Steve Ommen says.

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Nurse Practitioners’ Starting Salaries Are Rising Faster Than Those of Primary Care Physicians

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As retail disruptors like CVS, Walgreens and Amazon buy more and more primary care assets, the healthcare industry is seeing an increased demand for physicians and advanced practitioners. Physicians’ starting salaries have remained relatively flat, but their average signing bonus grew.

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The future of healthcare?

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In addition to immediate access to a physician, they offer on-site labs to analyze blood, MRI and CAT scan machines, pharmacies, and a full range of OTC products. It’s frustrating to wait for an MRI and wait again for another appointment with a physician to go over the results. Patients have wanted this for a long time.

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Telehealth, Patient Reviews, and Retailization – 2024 Healthcare Digital Marketing Trends

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To meet evolving consumer expectations, providers must have a strong digital marketing strategy and user experience online. Here are 5 healthcare marketing trends to pay attention to in 2024.

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Get Ready for HLTH 2024: A Preview Guide

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HLTH 2024, scheduled for October 20-23 at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, will highlight new programming, a physicians roundtable, generative AI, the shifting landscapes of telemedicine, retail health, women’s health, and lots more. The post Get Ready for HLTH 2024: A Preview Guide appeared first on MedCity News.

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