Becker's Healthcare January 6, 2021
Walmart is positioned to become an even stronger force in healthcare going forward, according to a new CNBC report.
Here are 10 things to know about the company’s growth:
1. As of December 2020, Walmart had 15 physician-run clinic locations in the U.S. with plans to add at least seven more in 2021.
2. Ninety percent of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart store. Clinics offer walk-in appointments and extended hours.
3. A primary care office visit costs $40 at a Walmart clinic. The company provides annual check ups to adults for $30 and children for $20, regardless of insurance status.
4. Walmart health clinics include primary care physicians, dentists, audiologists, optometrists and mental health counselors. The clinics...