Fierce Health Payers November 20, 2020
Walmart Health just opened two new locations adjacent to revamped Walmart supercenters in Chicago.
The new Walmart Health clinic locations have primary medical care, optometry and hearing services with plans for other offerings—such as labs, X-ray and diagnostics and counseling—to be added in the future.
Walmart’s clinics charge patients a flat fee for services regardless of insurance status. It currently operates sites in Georgia and Arkansas, with plans to expand into Illinois as well. For instance, a primary care visit costs $40 and dental checkup and cleaning costs $50. The clinics offer a slew of on-site services including lab testing, behavioral health, wellness and eye care.
The clinics operate next to existing Walmart retail stores, which is integrated into...