Tine Hansen-Turton, MGA, JD, FCPP, FAAN

It’s hard to believe that although summer has not yet officially begun, those of us in retail health are already thinking about back-to-school time.

As we head into spring 2017, we no doubt face an interesting time for health care in our country.

It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is well upon us, bringing with it a whole host of changes and new opportunities, which is how our industry thrives.

I can’t believe that winter will be upon us shortly, as we enter the hustle and bustle of one of the busiest times of the year.

s summer’s subdued close meets fall’s booming commencement, we’ve found ourselves once again in the busy season.

This year’s Convenient Healthcare and Pharmacy Collaborative conference reminded us once again of why we do what we do.

The Convenient Healthcare and Pharmacy Collaborative is the only educational and networking event that brings together the true heart and soul of retail health: the nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and pharmacist leaders on the front lines.

The Convenient Healthcare and Pharmacy Collaborative conference is a unique event that brings together the providers at the heart of retail health to network, discuss best practices to improve patient outcomes, and consider ways to further revolutionize health care delivery.

We are well underway in a new year, and as I reflect on 2015 and the year ahead, it is clear that this is an exciting time for the retail health industry.

With big projections of primary care physician shortages in the United States, more Americans are turning to retail clinics for their health care needs.