Walk-in clinics are springing up in retail chains nationwide,
offering shorter wait times, lower prices, and a challenge for doctors.

More than 100 walk-in clinics, with names like RediClinic,
MinuteClinic, and Take Care Health, are already operating in major
retail stores like Wal-Mart, CVS and Rite-Aid, and there are plans to
open several hundred more locations within the next couple of years.
The clinics are usually staffed by a nurse practitioner instead of a
physician, and they are open evenings and weekends. They offer basic
services for patients 18 months and older, ranging from vaccinations to
diagnostic screenings to prescriptions and treatment for minor problems
like sore throats, skin infections and sprained ankles. Though most now
accept insurance, even the out-of-pocket prices are generally
relatively low, from about $40 to $100, depending on the service.

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