Some clinicians have expressed concerns that the standard of care might be lower at retail clinics, which tend to be staffed by nurse practitioners instead of doctors. (scientificamerican.com)
MinuteClinic, launched in 2000, is the largest provider of retail clinics in the United States. (reuters.com)
Rite Aid has doubled down on this strategy, announcing in April that it would acquire the Houston - based RediClinic, the nation's fourth - largest retail clinic, a move investors think will help the company capitalize on the expansion of health insurance under Obamacare and the primary - care physician shortage in America. (fortune.com)