Implications of Wal-Mart’s Major Move to Expand Walk-in Medical Clinics

Earlier this month, news reports stated that Wal-Mart is forecasting that more than 6,600 in-store medical clinics will open in the next 5 years in Wal-Mart stores. Wal-Mart’s pilot program began with 75 clinics in Wal-Mart stores in 12 states. The company has declared the clinics a success and now plans for a speedy roll-out of additional clinics nationwide. These clinics will have numerous implications for the medical community. First, according to Alicia Ledlie, senior director for...
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