Walmart Health announces partnership with Epic
October 28, 2021
Walmart announced this week that it would begin using Epic's electronic health record in its health centers, starting in Florida in early 2022.
Eventually, all of Walmart's health and wellness lines of business will be supported by the Epic platform as it's rolled out.
"The Epic system complements our omnichannel health care offerings – letting customers and healthcare professionals access care and health records to lead to more personalized care," said Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president at Walmart Health and Wellness, in a statement.
WHY IT MATTERS
Walmart has been slowly opening health centers designed to deliver primary and urgent care, labs, X-ray and diagnostics, counseling, dental, optical and hearing services.
At this point, most of the clinics are open in Georgia, with one in Oklahoma and two in Illinois. Prices vary from location to location, with an annual adult checkup in Chicago costing double that of one in Dalton, Georgia.
As it continues to open facilities, Walmart says it will use Epic's EHR to stay connected with patients, healthcare professionals, insurance carriers and other stakeholders.
It also aims to enhance communication, personalization and information sharing amongst healthcare professionals and patients who use the portal.
"Our vision to provide best-in-class health care, anywhere, anytime includes a seamless experience for our customers, health care professional partners and associates," said Pegus.
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