Association Between the Opening of Retail Clinics and Low‐Acuity Emergency Department Visits
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.462
Abstract: Study objective We assess whether the opening of retail clinics near emergency departments (ED) is associated with decreased ED utilization for low‐acuity conditions. Methods We used data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State… read more here.
Keywords: acuity; clinic penetration; retail clinic; low acuity ... See more keywords
Growth in retail-based clinics after nurse practitioner scope of practice reform.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2016.11.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Retail clinics are largely staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs) and are a popular destination for nonemergent care. PURPOSE We examined if there was a relationship between NP practice regulations and retail clinic growth after… read more here.
Keywords: retail clinic; reform; practice; scope practice ... See more keywords