Healthcare DIVE April 4, 2024
Rebecca Pifer

The retailer previously said it planned to have more than 75 health centers operational this year. Now, Walmart plans to reach that goal in 2025.

Dive Brief:

  • Walmart is pushing back expansion plans for its health center superstores, as retail giants struggle to right-size their primary care networks.
  • The company plans to open 22 health centers this year, according to a Walmart spokesperson. Previously, the retail giant said it would open more than 30 locations in 2024.
  • Walmart plans to open 18 centers in Texas and another four in the Kansas City metro area, the spokesperson said. The clinic openings will start this month in Houston, and run throughout the fall.

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