Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Got a minute?

Are you concerned with the current state of healthcare in our country? Me too! Not only are the prices running out of control, so is the experience. When is the last time you had an enjoyable doctor’s visit? How about a dentist?

Well who says that good old capitalism can't solve medical problems? One is striving to do so, and having moderate success. Minute Clinics of Minnesota are creating a unique and remarkable experience in places like Target. Yes, now you can have a doctor see you for common ailments.

Two days before our trip to Disney, my daughter catches the croup. Spends one evening in the hospital. The next day we were worried about a relapse. So, we took her into the local Super Target and had her seen by a doctor at the Minute Clinic. Not only did the doctor discover signs of an ear infection, but she also prescribed an antibiotic that did not require refrigeration (New ZPack for Kids) - wow, we didn't even know this existed...

So, not only did we leave with piece of mind, but we also left with a mobile prescription in hand - no doubt filled by the Super Target pharmacy.

Most pleasantly, upon return we found a Get Better Soon card in the mail addressed to our daughter, not the insurance carrier... Wow, does the broader medical community have a lot to learn from this upstart.

More to follow on Minute Clinics...
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