Tag: retail clinic

In late April, Walmart announced it will close Walmart Health and Walmart Health Virtual Care, five years after launching the service. Walgreens' VillageMD also shut down 160 of their primary care clinics this year after reporting a nearly $6 billion loss in the second quarter. So, what does this all mean for the healthcare landscape? We don't have a crystal ball, but we do have a few potential takeaways to share.

While many insurers may feel like they only need to survive marketplace trends (like consumer focus on savings and convenience), others intend to take up the challenge of capitalizing on industry disruption. For UnitedHealth, the nation’s largest insurer, one way to create opportunity in today’s market is with retail clinics.