{"id":12482,"date":"2024-07-29T07:58:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T07:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/distilinfo.com\/healthplan\/?p=12482"},"modified":"2024-07-29T07:58:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T07:58:40","slug":"humanas-centerwell-to-open-23-senior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/distilinfo.com\/healthplan\/humanas-centerwell-to-open-23-senior\/","title":{"rendered":"Humana&#8217;s CenterWell will Open 23 Clinics at Walmart Stores"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div id=\"rank-math-toc\" class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><nav>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#before-the-collaboration-between-humana-center-well-and-walmart\">Before the collaboration between Humana CenterWell and Walmart<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#key-details-of-the-partnership\">Key Details of the Partnership<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#specifics-of-the-clinics\">Specifics of the Clinics<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#financial-and-business-insights\">Financial and Business Insights<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#statements-from-key-stakeholders\">Statements from Key Stakeholders<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#implications-and-impact\">Implications and Impact<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/nav><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collaboration aimed to improve healthcare access with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courier-journal.com\/story\/money\/companies\/2024\/07\/25\/humana-to-open-centerwell-primary-care-centers-in-walmart-supercenters\/74529032007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humana&#8217;s CenterWell<\/a>. It announced a partnership with Walmart to open 23 clinics at Walmart Supercenters. The <\/span><b>Walmart health expansion <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">includes new <\/span><b>in-store health clinics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through a partnership with Humana. It was revealed on 24th July 2024. This collaboration is a major step in providing senior-focused primary care nationwide. CenterWell aims to bring high-quality healthcare to underserved communities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It will use Walmart Supercenter locations to do so.<\/span><b> Retail health clinics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Walmart will now feature services from Humana health clinics. This initiative shows CenterWell&#8217;s commitment to senior care. It also aligns with Walmart&#8217;s goal to improve community health through partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"before-the-collaboration-between-humana-center-well-and-walmart\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Before the collaboration between Humana CenterWell and Walmart<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walmart ran health clinics but closed them earlier this year. CenterWell and Conviva Care Centers will take over these spaces. They will continue to provide essential healthcare services. CenterWell is known for its senior-focused primary care. It delivers this through many clinics across the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"key-details-of-the-partnership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Key Details of the Partnership<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walmart ventured into the healthcare space by opening its health clinics in 2019. It set up 51 locations in five states. They offer primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and key lab services. Despite its efforts, Walmart closed its health clinics and virtual care business this year due to sustainability issues. This closure allowed CenterWell and Conviva Care Centers to step in and continue providing essential healthcare services in these locations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CenterWell, a subsidiary of Humana, is renowned for its senior-focused primary care. CenterWell has 300 clinics in 15 states. It is the nation&#8217;s fastest-growing provider of senior primary care. Conviva Care Centers, a sister brand under Humana, also focuses on delivering comprehensive care to seniors. They will occupy the spaces previously used by Walmart Health. This will ensure communities still have access to quality healthcare.<\/span><b> Humana health clinics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be integrated into Walmart&#8217;s health services to enhance accessibility for seniors.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this new partnership, <a href=\"https:\/\/press.humana.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/CenterWell-Announces-Plans-to-Open-23-Senior-Primary-Care-Centers-at-Walmart-Locations-in-Florida-Georgia-Missouri-and-Texas\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CenterWell plans<\/a> to open 23 clinics in four states: Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. These clinics are expected to be operational by the first half of 2025. The locations are chosen to maximize accessibility for seniors. By using the spaces where <\/span><b>Walmart Health Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was, CenterWell can speed up the setup. It will also ensure the clinics are equipped and staffed well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agreement between <\/span><b>Humana and Walmart partnership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represents a mutually beneficial arrangement. This partnership helps Humana expand its primary care network and improve its services for seniors. Walmart wants to support community health. So, it is leasing these spaces to a reputable healthcare provider, CenterWell. This lets Walmart focus on its core pharmacy and optical services.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"specifics-of-the-clinics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Specifics of the Clinics<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new clinics will operate under the CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Care Centers brands. They are designed to meet seniors&#8217; unique needs. They provide services that promote integrated, comprehensive care. Key features of these clinics include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated Entrances for Easy Access: Each clinic will have a dedicated entrance. This will let seniors access it without navigating Walmart&#8217;s busy retail areas.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Accessible healthcare locations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be a key feature of the Humana and Walmart partnership.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convenient Parking: Ample parking will be available near the clinic entrances. This will make it easy for patients to visit the clinic.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinics will offer a wide range of senior healthcare services, including primary and preventive care.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>CenterWell primary care <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will operate within <\/span><b>Walmart medical centers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing specialized services for elderly patients.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><b>Walmart medical centers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will soon include <\/span><b>CenterWell primary care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services for comprehensive senior care.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Humana and Walmart partnership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will introduce CenterWell primary care into <\/span><b>retail health clinics.<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"financial-and-business-insights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Financial and Business Insights<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humana has been actively expanding its senior primary care network recently. This partnership with Walmart is part of its ongoing strategy to broaden its reach and enhance the accessibility of its services. Also, Humana has entered new markets in North Carolina and Louisiana. It has acquired new clinics in Texas and Nevada.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lease with Walmart is not public. But, this move should boost Humana&#8217;s profits and improve its Medicare Advantage services. By expanding its network, Humana can serve more seniors and improve health outcomes through its value-based care model.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"statements-from-key-stakeholders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Statements from Key Stakeholders<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanjay Shetty, M.D., President of CenterWell, is excited about the partnership. He said, &#8220;We are thrilled to lease space from a world-class partner like Walmart. It will help us offer seniors in these four states better access to our integrated care.&#8221; These 24 primary care centers are for seniors. Each has a design, with dedicated entrances and easy parking, that offers patients the access they expect at our clinics across the nation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brian Setzer, EVP of Walmart Health &amp; Wellness, welcomed the collaboration. He emphasized the quality care that CenterWell will bring to Walmart customers. He said, &#8220;Leasing these spaces to a successful healthcare firm is a win for customers and patients. We will focus on our core health and wellness business of pharmacy and optical.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"implications-and-impact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Implications and Impact<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This partnership will have significant positive implications for seniors and local communities. The new clinics will provide better access to quality healthcare. They will improve health and quality of life for many elderly patients. CenterWell and Conviva Care Centers will provide care for seniors. It will meet their unique medical and social needs. They will get the personalized attention they deserve.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Humana, this partnership is a strategy to boost its healthcare market presence. The expansion of its senior primary care network will enable Humana to serve more patients and improve its market position. Meanwhile, Walmart will benefit from its partnership with CenterWell. It will support community health and wellness. This will let Walmart focus on its core pharmacy and optical services.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humana&#8217;s CenterWell and Walmart have formed a key partnership. It will transform the healthcare sector. This collaboration aims to improve healthcare for seniors in four states. It will use Walmart&#8217;s retail presence and CenterWell&#8217;s senior care expertise. The 23 clinics will provide personalized care for elderly patients. They will address their unique needs. This initiative supports Humana&#8217;s goals. It aims to expand its primary care network and improve Medicare Advantage services. It also lets Walmart focus on its core health and wellness services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This partnership may set a new standard for community-based healthcare. 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