Large employers launch telemedicine program to tackle Black health disparities

CNBC September 21, 2021
Bertha Coombs

Key Points

– Walmart is partnering with large employers and Grand Rounds and Doctor on Demand on a new initiative called the Black Community Innovation Coalition.

– The new virtual-care program is aimed at combating health disparities among African American workers that taps into companies’ employee affinity groups.

– Doctor on Demand believes its diverse workforce can help to bridge the divide for Black workers who may distrust the health system. One in 5 of its doctors are African American.

Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is joining with telemedicine firm Grand Rounds and Doctor on Demand to launch a targeted program to tackle health disparities among African American workers.

“We have nearly 300,000 Black and African American (employees) and about...

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