MinuteClinic Is Helping Connect More Americans To Care
Key Highlights
- ➤MinuteClinic primary care available at over 65% of locations across 17 states and Washington, D.C.
- ➤MinuteClinic primary care patients returning for wellness exams reached 60% within six to eight weeks.
- ➤MinuteClinic offers $89 virtual care visits and $29 digital weight-loss visits.
- ➤15% of acute-care patients established primary care with MinuteClinic after visits.
- ➤Care Consult expands $29 digital treatment options across select states for several conditions.
Expert Statements
Jon Thiboutot, President, Retail Health, CVS Health
“Retail health is becoming an important resource in communities for those facing long wait times and limited availability of care,”
David Fairchild, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health, CVS Health
“With the growing demand for weight management and support managing conditions like diabetes and heart health, MinuteClinic offers clinically appropriate, provider-guided care.”
David Fairchild, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Retail Health, CVS Health
“Patients can access in-person or virtual visits, and even receive care through secure messaging, all with the attention of qualified providers to create tailored treatment plans and connect to specialized care when needed.”
WOONSOCKET, RI / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom
Key points * Long waits, rising out-of-pocket costs and primary care shortages can make it difficult for people to get the care they need. * MinuteClinic® helps expand access through neighborhood clinics, primary care, virtual care and services supporting weight management and chronic conditions. * MinuteClinic offers affordable cash-pay options with upfront pricing, including $89 virtual care visits and $29 digital weight-loss visits. For many American families, getting health care can be harder than it should be. Long waits for primary care appointments, high deductibles and a fragmented system can cause people to delay care or navigate complex health needs on their own.
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