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Walmart is abandoning its plan to build out a network of low-cost health clinics due to escalating costs and reimbursement challenges.
The retailer announced Tuesday that it will close all 51 health centers that it had opened in five states and shutter its telehealth business. The clinics, conveniently located next to a Walmart Supercenter, were designed to give customers easier access to care by providing a range of health services all under one roof.
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Employers face another steep rise in healthcare expenses in 2027, prompting a closer look at GLP-1 coverage, pharmacy spending and high-cost conditions.
In addition to finding success with a self-funded model, an in-house program gives Fello's employees access to cost-free primary and urgent care.
Collaboration between employers, brokers and third-party administrators will be essential to developing customized, cost-effective and employee-friendly solutions.
As costs to treat serious conditions surge, employers must plan how to absorb budget-altering expenses ahead of time.
As GLP-1 spending climbs, employers are asking whether the drugs deliver enough value. Better data could help them measure the payoff more accurately.
