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A correction has been published: N Engl J Med 2007;356(23):2437.

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Volume 356:765-768 February 22, 2007 Number 8
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The Rise of In-Store Clinics — Threat or Opportunity?
Richard Bohmer, M.B., Ch.B., M.P.H.

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The recent acquisition by the pharmacy chain CVS of MinuteClinic, a chain of in-store clinics founded in Minnesota, has put this model of primary care delivery back in the spotlight. Although still not widespread, the model is increasing in prevalence (see table) and appeals to several stakeholders: payers note that primary care is less expensive when delivered at in-store clinics than when provided in a doctor's office or emergency room, patients value the convenience and low price, entrepreneurs see a profitable business model, and proponents of consumer-driven health care see services that can be paid for out of health . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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Dr. Bohmer is a senior lecturer in business administration at Harvard Business School, Boston.

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