Walmart Launches Telehealth Services In Three States
On October 3, 2019, Walmart announced the launch of a three-state pilot program expansion of telehealth services through a “Personal Online Doctor.” Participants in Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin will have access to a virtual primary care physician and an entire team to coordinate specialty care, provide nutritional and diabetic counseling, and behavioral health referrals. The Personal Online Doctor will also provide discounted video-based services for preventative health, chronic care management, urgent care, and behavioral health. The expanded services will be …
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