Devon Health Adds First Walk-In Retail Clinic to Provider Network
Corner Care Clinic Located in Pharmacy, Gives Patients Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare
King of Prussia, PA — June 26, 2007 — Devon Health today announced that it signed a provider contract with its first walk-in retail, or “convenient,” medical clinic, Corner Care Clinic, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Devon Health Services, Inc., is a National Healthcare Cost Management company and the Northeast’s most extensive Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).
Walk-in retail clinics are the fastest growing healthcare providers in the country. According to independent research, the number of retail medical clinics in the United States has increased from 60 in January 2006 to over 450 today. The clinics offer patients quality, affordable healthcare in convenient locations such as supermarkets, drugstores, and pharmacies, and most are open at night and on the weekends.
Corner Care Clinic is staffed by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners who treat minor illnesses, including bronchitis, strep throat, ear infections, and the flu, and can also administer several types of wellness screenings, physicals, and a variety of routine and seasonal vaccinations. No appointments are necessary. Children age two and older, teens, and adults can receive treatment.
“Retail clinics are one of the hottest trends in healthcare and provide tremendous benefits to patients, providers, and insurance companies,” says Julie Beckner, president and CEO, Corner Care Clinic. “Corner Care Clinic medical professionals offer convenient, compassionate, and cost-effective care to patients who might not have time to wait in a doctor’s office, or who need treatment for minor problems before or after office hours. We are proud to be a part of the Devon Health provider network, and look forward to growing our clinics across the country.”
“Devon Health started recruiting retail medical clinics to expand our provider network and offer our clients and members access to the most affordable, quality healthcare coverage,” says William C. Bruce, vice president of network development for Devon Health. “These clinics have the potential to help a number of people while reducing healthcare costs across-the-board for Americans. We are excited to continue to add these clinics to our network to compliment our extensive network of physicians, hospitals, and ancillaries.”
Corner Care Clinic has over 20 locations across eight states. The new clinic in Williamsport is located in a Medicap pharmacy located at 1009 Washington Boulevard. It is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Background on Devon Health Services, Inc.
Devon Health Services, Inc. is a National Healthcare Cost Management Company offering complete healthcare benefit packages including national PPO networks, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Worker’s Compensation, Motor Vehicle, and Claims Services. Devon Health Services, Inc. has over 100 employees and is located in King of Prussia, PA. Devon Health Services, Inc. was founded in 1991 by John A. Bennett, M.D., an Internal Medicine Physician.
About Corner Care Clinic
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Corner Care Clinic utilizes evidence-based clinical protocols to ensure the provision of the highest quality care for its patients. Committed to offering patients quality healthcare services from experienced healthcare professionals, each Corner Care Clinic is committed to delivering convenient, compassionate and cost-effective patient care. For more information, including the location of a Corner Care Clinic near you, visit the company’s Web site at www.cornercareclinic.com.