From Venture Wire

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Anybody who's ever been to a doctor in the U.S. is well

aware of the problems with the healthcare industry in

the States. It's no surprise that VC firms see an

opportunity to capitalize by dabbling in unconventional

corners of the field.

Two such unconventional firms have announced rounds

within the past couple of days. The larger round, a $15

million Series C, went to MinuteClinic Inc.

MinuteClinic, whose slogan is "You're sick. We're

quick," operates nurse practitioner kiosks in retail

firms like Target and Cub Foods, and says it can get

people in and out in 15 minutes or so * an obvious

benefit for employers anxious not to lose employees for

several hours. The company is currently in

Minneapolis-St. Paul and Baltimore, and is looking to

expand. It is now in-network with the majority of

insurance companies in its existing markets, so

patients pay only their co-pay at the time of service.

RN's can write prescriptions though. I wonder what this is about? I you go in with an earache, bacterial flu, etc. how does he/she treat you?