Walmart
The acquisition includes Jack's Canadian clinical assets, the authority to operate 16 medical clinics across 13 Canadian cities and the rights to operate clinics in Walmart stores in Canada.
The retail giant announced that customers will now be able to get their prescriptions delivered along with groceries in a single online order.
The test kits will be available at seven Walmart stores across the state, and the pilot program will be ongoing until supplies run out.
The retail giant's customers can purchase Simple HealthKit's at-home tests for sexual wellness, diabetes detection and respiratory health.
The American Hospital Association sees nontraditional players like Amazon, CVS Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Walmart owning as much as 30% of the primary care market by 2030.
The traditional healthcare industry could face pressure from changing trends, including the emergence of Amazon, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens as larger players.
The membership-based service will be offered exclusively through Walmart's Wellness Hub.
2022 Look Ahead
After another rough year for the healthcare system, startups are using the growth of virtual care to manage chronic conditions and expand primary care.
At a recent gathering in Boston, leaders from Walmart, CVS, Verily and Uber Health discussed how their organizations' skills help them "meet consumers where they are."
At HLTH, Walmart's Dr. Cheryl Pegus discusses the retail giant's approach to health.