Forbes February 23, 2022
Walmart administered 80% of its vaccines against Covid-19 in “medically underserved” areas of the U.S. since the shots became widely available a year ago, the company said.
The disclosure in Walmart’s COVID-19 vaccine report released Wednesday is the latest snapshot into the effort by retailers to expand deeper into the business of providing healthcare services, particularly during a time of crisis. In addition to its vaccination and pharmacy effort, Walmart has been expanding outpatient services, opening more “Walmart Health” centers that feature an array of primary medical services, dental care, and behavioral health services as part of a new model.
Already, retail drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens have disclosed their vaccination roles in the pandemic. In all of last...
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