Will the urgent care boom be good or bad for Philly’s health?
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A Vybe urgent care center at 3550 Market St. in Philadelphia (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
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After popping up all over the suburbs, the number of urgent care clinics has doubled in Philadelphia over the last four years — mostly thanks to one Roxborough-based company. We examine just how far these for-profit clinics can go toward filling healthcare gaps in your community.
Guest: Michaela Winberg, WHYY’s Billy Penn
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