Between Retail and Concierge – Is there a place for branded primary care clinics?
Retail (rē’tāl) n. Of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of goods or commodities To sell in small quantities directly to consumers The “retailization” of health care continues to advance in fits and starts. There are multiple fronts of attack in this movement – everything from general transparency issues such as pricing to physici
Home on the Range – The New Frontier for the Medical Home
Frontiers (frŭn-tîr‘) A region just beyond or at the edge of a settled area An undeveloped area or field for discovery or research The September/October issue of Health Affairs is dedicated to reviewing concepts of the medical home. It is most likely the most current, authoritative, and impressive review of this emerging idea. Health Affairs [&hellip