Dear Imaging Leader Insider,
The idea of offering screening mammography services at retail health locations such as pharmacies has gained traction over the years, and, in fact, retail clinics in the U.S. have grown from 60 in 2006 to about 1,112 in 2009, according to research published in the October issue of Academic Radiology.
The study results show that women do want the lower cost and increased convenience of local but specialized mammographic services, according to lead author Dr. Supriya Gupta of Massachusetts General Hospital and colleagues. But are there downsides to this healthcare model? Click here to find out.
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