Instead of a fairytale ending, top retailers Walmart and Walgreens have begun to significantly wind down their primary care operations. Others still stand, though the jury is out on whether they can master the tough unit economics that come along with healthcare delivery. While retailers are realizing that healthcare is one of the most foreboding frontiers to conquer, they’re not giving up completely — they are reining in their ambition and trying to be more strategic. Some are deepening their focus on pharmacy services, some are pursuing partnership with digital health startups, and some are teaming up with health systems.
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Source: https://medcitynews.com/2024/08/retail-healthcare/