Walmart's New Digital Platform Connects Patients With Urgent Care, Behavioral Health Providers
Health Exec
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Walmart is re-entering the healthcare sector with its new digital health platform, "Better Care Services," which connects patients to third-party providers offering virtual urgent care and behavioral health services. This strategic pivot follows the company's previous exit from direct patient care to instead leverage external partnerships, indicating a growing trend in healthcare technology towards outsourcing services. The platform aims to address the needs of uninsured individuals, particularly as the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies in 2026 will likely increase this demographic. In an effort to enhance accessibility, Walmart is also introducing a limited-time discount on selected telehealth services, underlining its commitment to making healthcare more affordable.
