Walmart to shutter health centers, virtual care service in latest failed push into health care
CNBC - 2024-04-30T11:00:01.000Z

Walmart said clinics are not a sustainable business model due to a challenging reimbursement environment for primary care and increasing operating costs.

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Walmart closing 51 health centers, and shutting down virtual care

Walmart to close 51 health centers, end virtual care across U.S.

Walmart to close 51 clinics as it shutters its entire Walmart Health division