Forbes October 4, 2023
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This week, Costco joined the list of retailers looking to capture the hearts and minds of consumers who are frustrated with their healthcare experience. Costco announced a partnership with Sesame, a healthcare marketplace that connects consumers with clinicians across 50 states. Today, Sesame offers both a one-time visit model and a subscription model known as Sesame Plus.

The Sesame-Costco partnership will offer discounts on one-time services for virtual and in-person visits and related services. Costco members gain access to virtual primary care visits for $29 and online mental health counseling visits for $79. Health checkups, which include a lab panel and a virtual follow-up consult, will cost members $72. They will also receive 10% off all other services, including in-person...

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