Fierce Healthcare September 24, 2019
As Walmart moves deeper into primary care, the retail giant wants to ensure there is a skilled healthcare workforce to fill critical roles in its 20 care clinics.
Earlier this month, the world’s largest retailer unveiled its new clinic called Walmart Health in Dallas, Georgia, which gives patients access to low-cost primary care including for mental health issues.
Walmart announced Tuesday its 1.5 million associates will be able to apply for one of seven bachelor’s degrees and two career diplomas in health-related fields for $1 a day through Live Better U, Walmart’s education benefit program.
The new degrees and certificate programs will provide Walmart employees with a path to higher-paying careers in the growing healthcare field, Walmart executives said....
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