Becker's Healthcare June 22, 2023
Americans are increasingly turning to “Doctor Walmart” and other retail healthcare clinics as they seek convenient care and trust large retailers with their health data, The Economist reported.
Walmart has opened more than 30 health centers since 2019, with plans to more than double by next year, joining other retail healthcare competitors including Amazon, CVS, Dollar General and Walgreens. These retailers are betting on an increase in value-based care, where providers make more money if they keep patients healthy and out of the hospital, according to the June 21 story.
Consumer behaviors and expectations are also changing. Nearly a third of consumers — and more than a...
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