4/9/2008:CCA Board and Corporate Advisory Board Meetings - Atlanta, GA.            4/21-4/23/2008:5th Annual World Health Care Congress - Washington, D.C.(flagship event)           4/30/08:Retail Clinics: Flash in the Pan or Big Bang? - Mount Laurel, NJ.            5/19-5/21/2008:8th Annual Disease Management Colloquium - Philadelphia, PA.            6/3-6/4/2008: Retail Based Health Clinics - Chicago           

 

 

 

 

"For someone like myself who has a high deductible and pays for all office visits [and] meds, this is the perfect place for us to come. I would not hesitate to come back - the care was excellent."

- Aurora QuickCare Patient Survey Response, 2006.

"The American College of Nurse Practitioners supports the Convenient Care Industry as an accessible, high quality mode of healthcare delivery."

- American College of Nurse Practitioners, 2006.

"Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota found that visits to Convenient Care Clinics cost half as much as visits to physicians' offices for similar conditions."

- Time Magazine, 2006.

"A recent survey shows that 78% of adults feel strongly that retail-based health centers provide a convenient way for people to get basic medical services."

- The Wall Street Journal, 2005.

"Evidence shows that Convenient Care Clinics do not increase overall demand for medical services, but offer an alternative for consumers facing access problems within the traditional health care system."

- California HealthCare Foundation, 2006.

In this section, the Convenient Care Association (CCA) offers introductory answers to frequently asked questions about Convenient Care Clinics and the CCA.

 

What is the Convenient Care Association?

The CCA is an association of Convenient Care Clinics that provide accessible, affordable, quality health care throughout the United States.

 

When was the Convenient Care Association founded?

The CCA was established in October 2006.

 

How is the Convenient Care Association structured?

The CCA is a membership organization, and it is supported by membership dues. A representative from each member company sits on the CCA Board of Directors and exercises voting power within the organization. For a complete list of Board Members, please visit the CCA Leadership section of the website.

Philadelphia Health Management Corporation (PHMC), a nonprofit public health institute, provides executive management and administrative support for the Convenient Care Association. With more than 30 years experience managing nonprofit organizations, PHMC is pleased to offer these services to fulfill the mission of CCA.

For more information, please visit the About Convenient Care Association section of our website.

 

How many members does the Convenient Care Association have?

Please visit the Membership section of our website for a complete list of current CCA members.

 

How do I learn more about the Convenient Care Association’s membership benefits?

Please visit the Membership section of our website.

 

I am a member of the media interested in writing an article about the Convenient Care Association. Whom should I contact?

Please contact the CCA at (215) 731-7140. Please also visit the CCA Newsroom for recent press releases, news clippings and factsheets about the Convenient Care Association.

 

Convenient Care Clinics

 

What is a Convenient Care Clinic?

Convenient Care Clinics (CCCs) are small healthcare facilities located in high-traffic retail outlets, often close to pharmacies, that provide affordable and accessible, non-emergency health care to consumers who otherwise would have to wait for appointments with a traditional Primary Care Physician or Provider (PCP). To find out more, please visit About CCCs.

 

How many Convenient Care Clinics exist in the United States today?

Since the first CCC opened in 2000, the Convenient Care industry has grown quickly. Today, the CCA estimates that there are over 800 such clinics operated by over a dozen companies across America.

 

How can I find a CCC in my area?

CCCs can already be found in many retail stores and pharmacies throughout the country. To learn more about CCCs that may be in your area, please visit our CCA Member Links page.

 

I am interested in working at a CCC. How can I apply for a job?

Please visit our Careers page to find out more about career opportunities with CCA members.

 

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