Instead of "a chicken in every pot," or a car in every garage, the modern epitome of lifestyle convenience might be a walk-in clinic on every corner. At least in some upscale suburban areas, this informal version of a licensed medical facility has become a trendy amenity and a big business opportunity for smart investors.
Whether it exists as an urgent care clinic or simply offers the ability to receive professional medical advice without first calling for an appointment, this type of clinic has sprung up from coast to coast since the beginning of the century.
These retail clinics exist in many forms: Stand alone operations, satellite facilities affiliated with major medical organizations, "boutique" components of other businesses, notably
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