It’s Sunday afternoon, I have just a couple of hours to run errands and so many things I need to do. I could head to the farmer’s market for fresh produce and milk; go to the drugstore to pick up my mom’s prescription and paper towels; make a quick stop at the bookstore to buy the Wimpy Kid book my granddaughter Ava has been begging for; run to ToysRUs for Legos for Gabriel because he can’t be left out; check out the sale at Kohl’s — Bob needs socks, and I must get a new iPhone case…OR I could just go to Costco and get it all. And even get flowers and dessert for tonight (who has time to bake?) and check out their new outdoor furniture collections. If only there was time to go to the library.
I really wish I’d planned ahead, I could’ve just ordered through Amazon Prime. And when they get the drones, I’d only need to wait for 30 minutes, less time than it takes to drive to Costco! In the time saved, I could catch up on Downton Abbey Season 4 on iTunes or check out the new Anna Quindlen book on my Kindle.
Increasingly, health care preferences are being shaped by consumers’ shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We’re driven by the desire — and need — for one-stop care, instant access, informed choices, reasonable prices, good quality, sound advice, and discernible results. And bonuses like a gym membership and a nutrition plan are as good as free instant video or Kindle books.
[For more of this story, written by Linda Rosenberg, go to http://www.thenationalcouncil....erience-health-care/]
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