Medical Economics October 3, 2023
Matthew Patrick Tobias

Map out a strategy to compete before it’s too late

Health care headlines were dominated in late 2022 and early 2023 by announcements of new competitors entering the health care delivery space. Amazon. CVS. Walgreens. Walmart. Best Buy. Dollar General. Dollar General? Yes, Dollar General – they have a rural reach that’s desperate for medical attention. They are all looking to provide primary care services and/or home health services. Much has been written about these new challengers, but for all the months of talking about the impending competition, few seem to have recognized: they aren’t impending anymore. They’re here and they’re expanding.

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