EPISODE SUMMARY: 

Over the last few years, retail health clinics have grown by over 20%* – opening in stores you visit for everything from groceries to home goods. Dr. David Carmouche from Walmart Health joins us to discuss the growth of retail health as well as how it fits into people’s daily lives. 

And, as the health industry expands to better meet you where you’re at, we talk with Beth O’Connor, host of The Rural Health Voice podcast and past president of the National Rural Health Association, about the unique challenges rural Americans face getting the care they need.

*Forrester research

HIGHLIGHTS:

[04:14 ] David Carmouche discusses the latest trends in retail health and how it’s meeting people where they’re at.

[15:35 ] Beth O’Connor talks about unique ways to solve rural health challenges. 

RESOURCES:

Home - NRHA (ruralhealth.us)

Rural Healthcare (walmart.com)

Walmart and UnitedHealth Group Collaborate To Deliver Access to High-Quality, Affordable Health Care

GUESTS: 

Dr. David Carmouche, Senior Vice President of Omnichannel Care Offerings at Walmart

Beth O’Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Association (2022 National Rural Health Association president) and host of The Rural Health Voice podcast

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