What kind of care are you really getting at a walk-in clinic?
Millions of people are turning to walk-in health clinics—think the CVS MinuteClinic, or the Walgreens Healthcare Clinic—because they’re more convenient than going to the doctor. Timothy Hoff, who is a professor of management, healthcare systems, and health policy at Northeastern, says we don’t really know if these retail clinics are as effective as a doctor’s visit.