I started and ran a successful multi-office nursing service in the past and thus have a practical observation to offer.
A mall medical service is designed to accommodate everyday, urgent medical problems that arise, where patients want to immediately know how serious their illness may be. The idea is to avoid the horrendous conditions that often prevail in hospital emergency facilities. ERs are there for specific purposes, other than routine general health evaluations.
Mall medical offices can also be made adjuncts to actual shopping department stores, as well as be independent companies. Many already are in operation. They are supervised by licensed nurses on staff, while overseen by licensed physicians. Doctor referrals are made when required, by those nurses.
The different states have varying regulations, depending on pressure from interested groups, many of whom would prefer not to have this form of competition.
These facilities do represent a step in providing a cheaper form of reliable, private choice, low-cost, health care coverage.
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