Deeannah Seymour

Walmart will close all of its health care clinics Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, will close all 51 of its health care centers in six states and end virtual health care services, the company said Tuesday. Walmart had made a big push into health care in recent years, opening clinics next to its superstores that offered primary and urgent care, labs, X-rays, behavioral health and dental work — Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri and Texas. Walmart believed it could use its massive financial scale and store base to offer convenient, low-cost services to patients in rural and underserved areas that lacked primary care options. But the announcement is an abrupt reversal in Walmart’s strategy and may leave a gap in health care access, particularly for lower-income patients without insurance who relied on the centers. Walmart also said it will end virtual health care services. Source:  Nathaniel Meyersohnm , CNN, April/30/2024 https://lnkd.in/dCrRt329

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Walmart announced today that it is closing its 51 health centers citing a tough reimbursement environment and operational challenges. This, while CVS Health (with its acquisition of Oak Street Health) and Amazon (with its acquisition of One Medical) spear ahead. The original thesis based on offering access through its vast retail footprint was compelling but staffing these centers with medical personnel, all while operating efficiently to keep costs low within the current reimbursement model is a huge challenge, especially given the staffing shortages. https://lnkd.in/ezpJ4mmC With retail primary healthcare being cited as the promising model, there are so many considerations: 1. Acquiring a network of primary care practices is a quick way to gain access to physician networks 2. Simply offering access through a large retail footprint is not enough 3. Trust based relationships and patient education are necessary to serve a population that typically uses ER instead of primary care for medical needs 4 . Moving from fee for service to value based care model is necessary 5. Payors have an incentive and an advantage in growing the value-based primary care footprint 6. Other thoughts? #retailhealth #primarycare #reimbursement #staffingshortage #education #prevention #FFS #VBC

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A recent article in Fortune paints a concerning picture of America's pharmacies, highlighting the challenges faced by both chain and independent stores. ProHealth stands as a staunch advocate for independent pharmacies, making this read particularly disconcerting. The decline of pharmacy outlets not only poses inconveniences but also threatens vital community resources. In many underserved areas, these drugstores double up as grocery stores and essential service hubs. Their closures could sever access to crucial goods and services for residents. At ProHealth, we are dedicated to empowering independent retailers by enlightening them about the potential benefits of participating in the OTC/Grocery program. The program presents a significant revenue opportunity, with an estimated $20 billion at stake. As Medicaid programs join in, these opportunities are set to expand, potentially offering a much-needed lifeline for struggling retailers. The time to act is now, and we remain hopeful for a positive turnaround in this challenging landscape. #PharmacyIndustry #CommunitySupport #OTCPrograms #IndependentRetailers #shoplocal #prohealthconnect

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Retail health as we know it is dying. Walgreens just wrote off $6 billion in VillageMD goodwill. This week, Walmart exited healthcare completely, shutting down 51 centers. Simply put, VillageMD clinics and Walmart Health tried to bring a consumer experience to one of the lowest margin segments in healthcare, thinking there was business opportunity to be had by entering primary care. Why did their grand ambitions fall apart? Operating in standalone primary care is tough. The economics are truly unsustainable, unless you're 1️⃣ incredibly lean or  2️⃣ attached to a larger enterprise with material downstream value capture. In healthcare, primary care is a loss-leader, and that dynamic needs to change. Low reimbursement is exactly why operating an independent primary care practices is tougher than ever (a big reason why firms like Aledade exist). It's why we're seeing burnt-out physicians buck traditional pathways in favor of concierge medicine or direct primary care. And it's also why the urgent care → specialty services pipeline exists within our health systems. Coming back to Walmart, here are some working theories on what brought down the retail giant: 🏥 1: Building health clinics required significant investment and staffing. Organizationally, sounds like Walmart didn't want to devote more resources to a cash-burning operation outside of their core competency. 🏥 2: Walmart was either unable to justify the cost of standing up new clinics or couldn't quantify the downstream financial impact to pharmacy, vision, or retail sales. 🏥 3: Patients probably don’t want to get primary care at Walmart for anything other than a shot, preferring continuity of service. Finally, today's Medicare Advantage challenges likely worsened Walmart's book of business from a supplemental benefits standpoint (as some insurers are cutting benefits in a tough operating environment). It's interesting, because if the Fortune 1 company wanted to go all-in on healthcare, it could. But a lack of a cohesive strategy hamstrung its efforts to provide 'everyday low prices' in healthcare. I’d expect to see similar struggles for other retailers who, out of fear of missing out, joined the retail health bandwagon over the past several years but will likewise fail to capture downstream value. In short, this is another way to say: PCPs are saints, and we need to protect them at all costs along with finding reimbursement models that work to sustain their practices, rather than fragmenting healthcare further through poorly strategized retail health initiatives looking for a quick buck. The vision was there, but the execution...not so much. Looking for even more healthcare industry news and analysis? Subscribe to Hospitalogy, my 2x/week newsletter. Join 30K+ other investors, executives, and healthcare pros: https://lnkd.in/gJ-672sC

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Walmart is exiting healthcare. This doesn’t surprise me. Walmart was never designed for healthcare, it was designed for retail. Everyone wants a piece of the $4T pie, but it’s a pie full of indigestible ingredients that would make the biggest companies choke. Especially companies that were never built for healthcare. - fee-for-service doesn’t work, especially with very low fees - relying on legacy payors doesn’t work - using insurance for primary care doesn’t work - not paying providers enough doesn’t work - having a clinic next to gardening supplies doesn’t work Throwing millions at healthcare doesn’t automatically work with a large base that comes to you for something else. I believe a properly built and well-executed healthcare startup that “thinks differently”, will eventually move the needle on improving the American healthcare experience. It’s coming, and will surprise everyone.

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ISPOR 2024 in Atlanta begins in 3 days! If you haven't registered yet, there is still time to punch your ticket to the one health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) conference you don't want to miss this year. Registration is super easy; click on the link below and you're on your way: https://lnkd.in/gvBMHEzx Well it's true that HEOR takes center stage at ISPOR 2024, it's also important to note that the conference content also includes something for access, pricing and reimbursement professionals; payers and insurers; and other key members of the health ecosystem. And we're committed to making our tent even bigger and offering more for these "adjacent" functions and skills as we move forward. Ultimately, we envision a world in which healthcare is accessible, effective, efficient and affordable for all. In this way, enhanced health and a richer experience of life is available for all. As the saying goes, "it takes a village..." and we welcome everyone with an interest in improving healthcare decisions to join us. Onward to Atlanta! #ISPOR 2024 #ISPOR #HEOR #healtheconomics #outcomesresearch

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Delivering high quality family medicine is like gardening in Texas. The odds are so stacked against it that you celebrate every day it’s still around. This is not my first rodeo. I’ve been celebrating for 38 years. Y’all remember when I told you primary care is hard? Well, you better hang on tight cuz that bronco hasn’t even bucked yet. The shortage of primary care physicians is blowing hard across America like a dust storm. Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon want to till this soil? Grab a shovel. But keep in mind that primary care is about lifetime commitments. We don’t stop doing this job because of bad fees… that’s all we get. We don’t quit because of a little disrespect… that only hurts if you let it. Time required? This is like a farm, it’s 24/7 round here. There’s a lot of good reasons that most folks can’t be farmers, and twice that many reasons that most companies shouldn’t dabble in primary care. #healthcare #AAFP #TAFP #physicians #healthcarecosts

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Heading into #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek, our round-up is all about the clinics. The latest best list was unveiled, alongside some horrific stories of negligence. The TL:DR? The too-few fertility doctors in the U.S. (only ~1.300) are under strain. The good news is Conceive is here with the support. 📚    1/Newsweek released its 2nd annual list of 125 best U.S. fertility clinics, determined through a survey, CDC metrics, fertility accreditation data, and Google reviews. Weill Cornell took top spot (shout-out to our medical advisor there, Dr. Alexis Melnick!)  https://lnkd.in/eBfEgvTA 2/Study shows correlation between high doses + prolonged duration of gonadotropins during IVF and increased embryonic mosaicism alongside diminished live birth rates, making docs reconsider dosage and duration protocols. 👀 https://lnkd.in/ecjXdpex 3/"PIEZO-ICSI", a new kind of ICSI, looks promising. 💦 https://lnkd.in/eQh7SNj5 4/A Nashville fertility clinic has shut down suddenly, citing financial difficulties and ghosting its patients, leaving their embryos and eggs in limbo. Our hearts break💔  https://lnkd.in/e5PFqmuR 5/In Newport Beach, CA, embryos were accidentally destroyed after they came in contact with hydrogen peroxide while an employee was cleaning. 😱 https://lnkd.in/eUFegTbc 6/Macron’s government is doing what it can to support more people getting access to IVF in a bid to curb declining birth rates. We need to think more like France. 🇫🇷 https://lnkd.in/eU4VJbzv 7/Fertility treatments won't likely cause a relapse of MS, says new analysis. Phew.  https://lnkd.in/eUXyPUFJ 8/Nelly and Ashanti are getting hot in herrr with at-home fertility test company Proov. https://lnkd.in/eWjQTFEA 9/The Dems are trying to repeal it and the GOP is having none of it, but if you want a little history of AZ’s draconian 19th century abortion ban, Vox has it. https://lnkd.in/e_ZyekmA 10/Join us 4/28 at 10:30am in Central Park for a Walk of Hope with RMA of New York to raise money for Resolve. Wear orange! 🧡 https://lnkd.in/euHNYazd 11/We have a must-read newsletter that comes out on Fridays. Sign up here! https://lnkd.in/eZBEYJwA

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Amazon vs. DoorDash: Online Grocery Showdown Consumers prefer store platforms over third-party options. Amazon's grocery subscription offers unlimited free delivery for Prime members and EBT recipients, catering to frequent shoppers with nearly 100,000 items. DoorDash expands his presence, Online marketplaces trail behind, with only 29% preference. This would be a tough fight #digitalmarketing #ecommerce #amazon #retail #advertising #growthmarketing #marketingpills #before9 #marketingin2024 

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Recently there were some content circulating around the device "Pigg-O-Stat" on social media, and the comment section exploded, as usual. As a parent, it's almost unfathomable that I would need to put my feverish crying baby in this contraption for any reason. At the same time, I understand the importance of keeping the child still during the process so we can eliminate unnecessary radiation exposure and provide the sick child with the most accurate diagnosis and treatment. In the typical Piper+Enza fashion - we want to find the common ground and increase understanding from both POVs. Hope this little article by our friend Lacey Holmquist, CCLS, can provide all parents out there with some strategies and insights, making these visits a little less scary, and a lot more comfortable. #sickchild #piggostat #childlife #pediatrics #radiology #medicaltrauma #parenting

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Who cares about Walmart Health shutting down Been saying U.S. Healthcare System Broken for quite some time - 93% of Americans say their healthcare is not worth what it costs https://lnkd.in/gTvw_yNm  - Medical systems are in the 'sick care' business to put people on drugs, not take them off - Social determinants of health that drive 80% to 90% of health outcomes would improve health of individuals and communities and decrease pressure on doctors to treat medical conditions stemming from unhealthy environments that we can't change. - The Innovation #HealthCare Really Needs is Help People Manage Their Own Health with Prevention-as-a-Service and wellness to live healthier, happier life  - AI augments clinician decisions to improve speed & quality and primary care moving from MD's to PA's and NP's as discussed in my recent webinar on Augmentedintelligence will become futureofwork in Healthcare https://lnkd.in/gjZrpCcW now > 5200 impressions One of my poll questions will healthcare clinics become the new primary care for Americans vs hospitals ? Yes <<< 75% agreed Cheers..Steve AI startup advisor 'force multiplier' https://lnkd.in/g38mWcs 

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