He takes exception with the AAP’s reasons for opposing these clinics. I think this physician commenter truthfully explains the cause of the fear:
The big threat to us is that they cut into our biggest financial gain – the 2-minute visit. I make way more in 10 2-minute visits than I do 2 diabetic checks. I don’t want to give our “bread and butter” (when it comes to revenue) to someone else and be left with the difficult longer visits.
I agree that they are likely here to stay for the long term. Partnering with them, rather than pushing them away, would seem to be the prudent strategy. Many of RBC utilizers may not have PCPs, and can be used as a referral source.
