As I have written in a previous blog, Walmart entered the urgent care market
earlier this year with locations in Dallas, Georgia, and Calhoun, Georgia.
The concept, called 'Walmart Health,' is the next iteration of their
previous limited model called 'Walmart Care.' Located within the Walmart
store, Walmart Health offers the traditional benefits provided at a primary
care provider coupled with the added services of x-ray, EKG, counseling,
dental, optical, hearing, and community health services. Additionally,
Walmart has retail pharmacies and vision centers located in both Walmart
stores.
Based on the success of the first two healthcare centers,
Walmart announced the opening of two new Walmart Healths this week. The
third facility, located in Loganville, Georgia, opened on June 17, 2020,
follows the same template as the first two facilities. The newest facility,
located in Springdale, Arkansas, is the first outside of Georgia and will
have a smaller footprint and new patient flow. Critically, both new
facilities will also continue the practice of upfront pricing. Patients will
receive an estimated cost of services, regardless of their insurance status,
when booking their appointment. Upfront pricing has been one of the
highlights of the consumer experience in the first two facilities.
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Healthcare
June 24, 2020
Phil Reichner