Trends in Retail Health Clinics and telemedicine

Urgent care clinics are on the rise, and will offer even more patients convenient, cost-effective care access in coming years, according to Kalorama Information

It seems that in 2017, a day doesn't go by without reports of turbulent changes in store for our healthcare system.

The doctor-patient ratio in India is 1:1700, as per a World Bank, report 2012.
This is the state of a country with 1.2 Bn population with not enough doctors to serve the masses. However, th

Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about your health concerns.

As it launched its Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones, Samsung also quietly announced the re-invention of its S Health app as "Samsung Health". The added features were rumored back in January. Samsung Health includes the tracking and social features that were in S Health previously, but adds a slew of new features and a new user interface.

Poll says many would turn to urgent care centers, thinking it's faster than seeing usual physician

Parents often want medical advice when their child gets sick but only about half are very confident they can get a same day appointment with their child’s provider, a new national poll finds.

Over half of retail health clinic users (53%) purchase a product during or after their visit, including over-the-counter medication (36%), personal care products (27%), food (24%) or household cleaning products (18%).

Part of the "New Front Door" to healthcare

Zipnosis CEO Jon Pearce explains how companies like his are helping health providers tap into virtual healthcare—behind the screens.

What was formerly known as S Health will now be called Samsung Health, and US users now have access to online doctors 24/7.

Telemedicine program's success places emphasis on workflow over techology

Hospitals and health systems are experimenting with new types of access that make care more convenient and less costly for consumers: quick-care clinics, online and video visits, and home visits. Low-cost venues that make it easy for patients to find care also support population health initiatives and the move to value-based payments. This story looks at three large providers' efforts in this area.

RT @BCBSAssociation: #Retailhealth clinics cost much less than the #ER & can treat many simple health conditions https://t.co/GOXEc055Ly ht…

New research shows that doctor's appointment wait times have increased by 30 percent since 2014 likely because of a physician shortage.

Consumers should keep these 6 tips in mind so they make better use of such clinics.

One of metro Atlanta’s largest health care providers is locating retail health clinics in 27 Walgreen’s pharmacies in the metro area.

By Luke Gale & Jeff Byers   JANUARY 26, 2017 - Given the choice between waiting hours or weeks to see a primary care physician, which would you choose? Near instantaneous service is just one reason that retail clinics are on the rise. Large health systems and startups alike are expanding on a primary care…