Retail Clinics

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Even with the estimated removal of as many as 20 million Americans from healthcare insurance rolls as a result of the still-fluid American Healthcare Act, Kalorama Information is still bullish on the retail clinic sector the research company announced Monday.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — London Drugs on Friday debuted its latest renovated pharmacy in Park Royal, which includes the unveiling of Optical London Drugs, a full-service optical clinic staffed by licensed optometrists.

WASHINGTON — One segment of the industry that may see new business out of the passing of the American Health Care Act will be retail clinics. The bill is expected to remove anywhere from 15 million to 20 million Americans from healthcare insurance rolls, even following any Senate action and subsequent conference suggested Kalorama Information. And the big question will be, where will those patients go?

HONOLULU — CVS Health is encouraging unvaccinated Hawaii residents to receive the hepatitis A vaccine after imported frozen raw tuna (Ahi) cubes distributed on Oahu tested positive for the virus. According to CVS, Longs Drugs stores and MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics in Hawaii currently have vaccines available and are able to administer the immunization to patients to protect against hepatitis A.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare on Wednesday introduced the P903 Full Electric Expandable Width Low Height Long Term Care Bed to its premium line of beds and bedding products.

Capable of supporting up to 600 lbs., this bed can ultimately help reduce resident falls and staff injuries. The P903 also features a dual-pedal floor lock braking system, under-mount LED lighting, handheld pendant control, synchronized hi/lo motors, adjustable wall saver, maximum under-bed clearance and the capability to roll easily at any height.

NEW YORK — Kmart Pharmacy and The Alzheimer's Foundation of America have expanded their partnership, whereby Kmart will conduct free memory screenings in all of its locations throughout the country and Puerto Rico during "Older Americans Month" in May. 

In addition, Kmart will again conduct memory screenings in November during Alzheimer's Awareness Month. 

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Kalorama Information said that most retail clinic visitors arrive at clinics with a good idea of what ails them, according to a survey of customers released Monday. More than half consumers (52%) polled by Kalorama reported that they entered the clinic knowing what they needed and what their ailment was.  

But as many as 31% reported they had a general idea of what their ailment might be but medical attendant had to do some diagnosis and 16% did not know what the ailment was.