US retail clinics , one or two - person healthcare clinics found in shopping centers , are disrupting the nation 's healthcare system , according to a report from healthcare Information . It found that retail clinics are a cheaper alternative to the emergency room , while shorter waiting times have boosted patient ratings , and their use of electronic medical devices and healthcare tech has generally been ahead of the curve . The report also said that retail clinics are being targeted by in vitro testing businesses but , on the downside , their services can be limited in scope and they often have to refer patients .
US retail clinics, one or two-person healthcare facilities found in shopping centres, are disrupting the country's healthcare system, according to a report from Kalorama Information. It found that retail clinics are a cheaper alternative to the emergency room, while shorter waiting times have boosted patient ratings, and their use of electronic medical records and healthcare tech has generally been ahead of the curve. The report also said that retail clinics are being targeted by in vitro testing businesses but, on the downside, their services can be limited in scope and they often have to refer patients.