HealthLeaders Media July 17, 2024
Jay Asser

Primary care hasn’t been so friendly to some of the biggest companies entering healthcare.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Health, and Amazon have announced or signaled plans to pull back from the primary care business due to lack of profitability.

– Former Banner Health CEO Peter Fine told HealthLeaders that difficulties with standardized billing models and lack of insurance offerings are partly why these retailers are struggling to find footing.

The road to healthcare disruption is being paved with more and more retailers who are struggling to crack the space.

While there’s a consumer demand for a retail experience that can make a trip to the doctor’s office even more convenient, big-name companies that have tried their hand at...

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