Becker's Healthcare September 25, 2023
Here are five updates on Walmart’s healthcare efforts reported by Becker’s since Aug. 9:
1. Claude Pirtle, MD, the chief medical informatics officer of Walmart Health & Wellness, said he has been able to quickly implement technology that makes more for a seamless patient experience since starting at the retail giant in October. Here are the executive’s thoughts on the healthcare “startup.”
2. Walmart reportedly is interested in purchasing majority ownership in ChenMed, a chain of primary care clinics. Here are four things to know about the physician group.
3. Walmart may have become a less attractive workplace for some employees after restructuring pay for hourly employees. The company changed its compensation model to pay the...