Walmart to Close All Health Centers and End Virtual Care Services

The decision reflects rising operational costs and challenges in sustaining profitability in the healthcare sector.

Walmart announced the closure of all 51 health centers across five states and its virtual health services, citing unsustainable business models.
The closures are set to occur over the next 90 days, affecting numerous employees and patients who relied on these low-cost medical services.
Despite the closures, Walmart will continue to operate its nearly 4,600 pharmacies and over 3,000 vision centers across the U.S.
Impacted employees are eligible for transfers to other Walmart locations, with provisions for severance benefits after 90 days if not transferred.
The decision comes after recent expansions and a failed attempt to compete in the low-cost healthcare market dominated by rivals like Amazon and CVS.