Tag Archives: retail clinics

Market-based alternatives to big-government health care reform

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

Congress to Healthcare Market: Drop Dead, economics Professor Mark J. Perry summarizes “market-based healthcare solutions have gone largely unnoticed, despite the fact that they have successfully lowered medical costs and improved both access and quality of service.” He describes the … Continue reading →

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High marks for retail medical clinics

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

From the Washington Post: Walk-in medical clinics run by CVS, Wal-Mart and other retailers provide care for routine illnesses that is as good as, and costs less than, similar care offered in doctors’ offices, hospital emergency rooms and urgent care … Continue reading →

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Stossel – Sick in America, Part 6

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Brian Schwartz

Continued from Part 5. Topics: Competition has begun to improve America’s health care. Example, laser eye surgeons, cosmetic surgeons.  Costs decreases, quality increases.  Patients pay doctors directly. Medical clinics staffed by nurse practioners.  Inexpensive routine care.  E.g., RediClinic, MinuteClinic. Doctors who … Continue reading →

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