CNBC October 3, 2019

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  • Walmart said on Thursday it will begin several health-care pilot programs for its U.S. employees starting Jan. 1.
  • The retail giant is looking for ways to cut health-care costs — one of its largest expenses after wages.
  • Walmart will pilot a program that will connect patients with local doctors in an effort to cut down on its workers relying on word of mouth or social media to find a doctor.
  • The pilot programs will be held in parts of Arkansas, Florida, and Texas.
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Topics: Employer, Healthcare System, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Payment Models, Pharma, Provider, Retail care, Retailer, Trends, Value Based
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