Walmart Expands Virtual Healthcare for Employees Across the US, Aims to Cut Costs
October 10, 2023
Walmart, the largest employer in the US, is extending its virtual healthcare services to cover approximately 1 million workers and their families, starting Oct. 14. The move is part of a strategy to address healthcare accessibility and costs, with virtual primary care proving successful in pilot states, leading to an estimated 11% reduction in the total cost of care. This expansion is set to save Walmart potentially close to $700 million, a significant move in tackling its annual $6 billion healthcare bill.
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