Please select from the links below for policy and research resources related to the Convenient Care industry:

 

"The Birth of Retail Medicine: Primary Care Evolution or Revolution?" -

In Spring 2007, Market Strategies Inc. (a market research company) published an in-depth exploration of convenient care clinics' potential impact on health care delivery. The report is available for a fee through the MSI website.

"Few U.S. Physicians, Hospitals Using Electronic Records" -

Medscape published an article in January 2007 that reported that only 25% of U.S. physicians use any type of electronic health record, and that fewer than 10% use fully operational electronic records that aid in treatment.

"Patients Want Personal Care" -

A United Press International survey from January 2007 shows what
patients want most from their healthcare providers is personalized
care that includes convenient appointments, ample information,
thorough follow-up and easy access.

 

"Health Returns as a Hot Issue in '08 Race" -

The Boston Globe reported in February 2007 that preventative
healthcare will be a major issue in the 2008 presidential election,
noting that "contenders in both parties are placing new focus on
preventive care as a way of improving public health and ultimately
reducing the skyrocketing cost of medical care."

"America's Health Rankings" -

This December 2006 report from The American Public Health Association concludes that offering and rendering more services does not necessarily lead to better-quality care. In fact, in some states, the greater use of health care services is associated with poorer quality and lower satisfaction with care.

"Physician Shortages Impacting Two Counties" -

California Healthline published an article in November 2006 stating that the physician shortage in certain counties in California is so severe that children in publicly-funded health care programs are being forced to wait up to four months to get an appointment with a physician.

"The Center for Health Workforce Studies: 2006 Health Workforce Profile" -

There's an uneven distribution of health care workers across the United States, according to a 2006 report from The Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) at the University at Albany's School of Public Health. The report concludes that shortages will continue to increase as retiring baby boomers ramp up demand for health care. The report also reveals that New Hampshire had the highest number of nurses per capita in the U.S., at 1,283 per 100,000 residents, while California, in contrast, has only 588 nurses per 100,000
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"Pressure on Your Health Benefits" -
In November 2006, Time Magazine released an article about employers shifting more of their health care costs onto employees. Among other things, the article notes that 39% of employers now offer no health benefits whatsoever to their employees -- an increase from 31% in the year 2000.

"How to Survive Your Local ER" -
Parade Magazine published an article in October 2006 declaring that Emergency Rooms are stretched beyond capacity. The article cites a shortage of physicians, and notes a 1999 study that found that over half of all preventable hospital error claims result from mistakes made in the ER.

"Retail Clinics Catering to Uninsured Hispanics" -
In October 2006, California Healthline wrote an article featuring CCA Board Member Dave Mandelkern and his company, QuickHealth. The article discusses how Convenient Care Clinics can provide much-needed services to vulnerable populations that have high uninsured rates.

"Consumer Unease with U.S. health care grows" -
In October, 2006, USA Today, ABC News and the Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a wide-ranging national survey about health care in the United States. Among other things, the poll revealed very high levels of dissatisfaction regarding the cost of health care.

 

"U.S. Public Sees Need For Major Health Care Reform" -
The Commonwealth Fund released a survey in August 2006 that reveals that many Americans believe that the traditional health care system is not meeting their needs.

 

"Health Care in the Express Lane: The Emergence of Retail Based Clinics" -
California Healthline released a report in July 2006 that explores Convenient Care Clinics' potential to succeed.

 

"Nurse Practitioner Services in Retail Locations" -
In April, 2006, the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation released a white paper on nurse practitioner practice in convenient care clinics. The paper determines that NPs are the "ideal clinicians" for this type of practice setting, and that convenient care clinics "bring affordable and accessible care to patients in a familiar, community-based environment."

Please note that the administrators of the websites listed above may not be affiliated with the Convenient Care Association. By clicking on one of these links, you will leave www.convenientcareassociation.org and travel to a third-party website.