Walmart has 55 clinics in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri and Texas. That includes the 22 it’s opening his year: 18 in Texas and four in Kansas City. Walmart opened 17 clinics last y…
Walmart announced it would set aside two hours each morning to make all its stores in the United States and Puerto Rico more friendly and inclusive for those with sensitivities. Walmart, the largest U.S. employer with a workforce of 1.6 million, is slowly building a network of in-store clinics, believing it has a place in America’s health care system.
“I just think access is challenged. Having to drive across town and park in a big parking garage and maneuver complex medical offices to see a physician for 15 minutes just doesn’t really work, frankly,” he said. “I’ve been in that world. That’s where I came from.” The clinics are open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Telehealth is available on Sundays.
With 60% of adults in the United States experiencing a chronic disease, creating a primary care relationship that benefits patients and the health system at large is critical, he said.
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