Forbes September 7, 2022
Bruce Japsen

Walmart and UnitedHealth Group are rolling out a major partnership to provide healthcare services and “improve the patient experience” for Medicare Advantage enrollees in certain markets across the country.

The 10-year collaboration announced Wednesday between the retail giant’s fast-growing Walmart Health business and UnitedHealth’s Optum health services will begin in 2023 in Florida and Georgia where Walmart Health has a combined 15 locations. Eventually, the collaboration will be expanded across the U.S., serving Medicare Advantage health plan enrollees no matter which health plan seniors choose.

“This is Walmart being able to be provide care to all seniors 65 plus and for everyone who is eligible in Medicare Advantage plans,” Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president of Walmart Health & Wellness...

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