http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics The Policy Journal of the Health Sphere Thu, 24 May 2012 07:58:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/comment-page-1/#comment-2508 medical technology » Blog Archive » Cardinal Health To Acquire Medical Technology Leader VIASYS Mon, 21 May 2007 02:30:15 +0000 http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/#comment-2508 [...] Lab Soft News, a blog sponsored by the Pathology Education Consortium and underwritten by a number of medical technology firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...] [...] Lab Soft News, a blog sponsored by the Pathology Education Consortium and underwritten by a number of medical technology firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...]

]]> http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/comment-page-1/#comment-2501 medical technology » Blog Archive » Stryker Opens Global R&D Centre for Medical Technology in Gurgao Fri, 18 May 2007 00:37:40 +0000 http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/#comment-2501 [...] Lab Soft News, a blog sponsored by the Pathology Education Consortium and underwritten by a number of medical technology firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...] [...] Lab Soft News, a blog sponsored by the Pathology Education Consortium and underwritten by a number of medical technology firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...]

]]> http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/comment-page-1/#comment-2495 WorldHealthCareBlog.org » Walgreens buys TakeCare Thu, 17 May 2007 14:08:55 +0000 http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/#comment-2495 [...] While we’re on the topic: - WSJ had an interesting op-ed on retail clinics. In their view, this is exactly what the medical industry needs: a badly-needed dose of competition. - Sutter Health has been successful in operating their own clinics and are expanding beyond their 6 sites. - Health Affairs blog rounded up recent blogosphere chatter about retail clinics [...] [...] While we’re on the topic: – WSJ had an interesting op-ed on retail clinics. In their view, this is exactly what the medical industry needs: a badly-needed dose of competition. – Sutter Health has been successful in operating their own clinics and are expanding beyond their 6 sites. – Health Affairs blog rounded up recent blogosphere chatter about retail clinics [...]

]]> http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/comment-page-1/#comment-2493 medical technology » Blog Archive » CONSUMERS: The Blogosphere Debates Convenience Clinics Wed, 16 May 2007 20:57:24 +0000 http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/#comment-2493 [...] firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...] [...] firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...]

]]> http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/comment-page-1/#comment-2490 medical technology » Blog Archive » Cardinal Health Acquires Device Maker Wed, 16 May 2007 03:58:24 +0000 http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/#comment-2490 [...] Lab Soft News, a blog sponsored by the Pathology Education Consortium and underwritten by a number of medical technology firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...] [...] Lab Soft News, a blog sponsored by the Pathology Education Consortium and underwritten by a number of medical technology firms, predicts that the Wal-Mart clinics may move into laboratory testing, particularly those tests waived by the … …more [...]

]]> http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/comment-page-1/#comment-2489 dneunabe Wed, 16 May 2007 00:59:18 +0000 http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2007/05/15/consumers-the-blogosphere-debates-convenience-clinics/#comment-2489 i doubt that the debate matters much. In the not too distant past, the NY Times ran an article or editorial entitled "WalMart Nation" in reference to the tremendous clout WalMart has as the nations largest employer. Here in Wisconsin, WalMart employees comprise the largest number of enrollees in Medicaid. Despite the fact that the state is essentially subsidizing the health care cost of WalMart employees, the state government has been powerless to stop it. I don't believe that anyone can stop WalMart from creating thousands or even millions of these clinics of they so choose. And, they'll probably do it well. i doubt that the debate matters much. In the not too distant past, the NY Times ran an article or editorial entitled “WalMart Nation” in reference to the tremendous clout WalMart has as the nations largest employer. Here in Wisconsin, WalMart employees comprise the largest number of enrollees in Medicaid. Despite the fact that the state is essentially subsidizing the health care cost of WalMart employees, the state government has been powerless to stop it. I don’t believe that anyone can stop WalMart from creating thousands or even millions of these clinics of they so choose. And, they’ll probably do it well.

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