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Wal-Mart Plans Primary Healthcare Offering

Wal-Mart Stores is seeking to develop a platform to deliver primary care health care services through its network of over 4,000 stores, according to a report by National Public Radio.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores is seeking to develop a platform to deliver primary care health care services through its network of over 4,000 stores, according to a report on Wednesday by National Public Radio.

In October, Wal-Mart sent out a request for information to potential vendors interested in helping Wal-Mart develop an integrated and low cost healthcare network that would provide preventative and chronic care services. Wal-Mart stated in the RFI that it seeks partners who "have a care model or capability that can help dramatically drive down the cost of care, while maintaining or improving quality on a national level."

The giant discounter said it would "use its retail and multi-channel footprint to offer relevant delivery capabilities and seek to drive down the cost of services and product."

Wal-Mart said its services will include but not be limited to: clinical care, diagnostic services, preventative services and health and wellness products. The retailer currently hosts 140 health care clinics at its stores, according to the report.

A Wal-Mart spokesperson only confirmed the RFI was sent out to potential vendors but declined to elaborate to NPR on any further plans. The deadline for responses to the RFI is Nov. 22.

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