There is a trend towards low cost
drop-in clinics. Apparently the first two are in San Mateo and San
Francisco. The story is in the S.F. Examiner.
Many large investors are getting into this field. Walgreen's and WalMart are planning similar offerings. This is clearly a market response to a strong need.
The fact that it began as a service to Latinos also says something about the Phillips' thesis that new businesses start on the periphery of society.