Fierce Healthcare October 15, 2021
Paige Minemyer

Walmart is teaming with Transcarent to make it easier for self-funded employers to access its healthcare services.

This is the first time Walmart has made such an agreement to offer its prices on pharmaceuticals and other healthcare services to employers. The partnership aims to allow employers to leverage the retail giant’s size and scale to offer more convenient care and cost-effective health and wellness options.

Walmart said employer health costs are continuing to grow while many workers are confused by long lists of options that they may not benefit from.

“We are committed to providing care to customers and the communities we serve through an integrated, omnichannel approach that improves engagement, health equity and outcomes,” said Cheryl Pegus, M.D., executive vice president of Health...

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Topics: Employer, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Retailer, Self-insured
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