Advisory Board January 27, 2026

Amazon has launched a new health-focused AI chatbot for members of its One Medical primary care chain, in today’s bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Arkansas, Maryland, and Washington.

  • Arkansas: Walmart is planning to open four clinical research sites at its former healthcare centers this spring. According to Becker’s Health IT, the Walmart Healthcare Research Institute is collaborating with clinical research company Care Access to launch new research sites at three former Walmart Health locations and a rural Walmart store. The sites will offer patients screenings and allow them to access potential research opportunities. “As healthcare evolves, it is becoming clear that meaningful progress happens when care starts closer to home,” said Walmart CMO Emily Aaronson. “The future...

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Topics: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Primary care, Provider, Technology
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