Teladoc Health’s services are now available through Walmart’s Better Care Services platform, the companies announced on Thursday.
Through Walmart Better Care Services, customers can compare and access virtual care services from a variety of telehealth providers, such as Included Health, Curai and Wheel Health.
Now, customers can also receive care from Teladoc Health through Walmart’s platform for a cash pay price of $89 per visit. This includes 24/7 care for common conditions like sinus infections, pink eye and cold and flu symptoms. In addition, they can access dermatology treatment and connect with a registered dietitian for nutrition guidance. This is beneficial for those who are uninsured, though it’s also available to those who are insured, according to the announcement.
If a patient needs a prescription, it can be sent to a pharmacy, including Walmart.
“Millions of Americans already turn to Walmart for their everyday health and wellness needs,” said Kelly Bliss, president of U.S. group health at Teladoc Health, in an email. “At Teladoc, we also serve millions of Americans, with the largest nationwide network of virtual care providers. This partnership creates a new touchpoint, bringing our trusted clinical network and services directly into the Walmart experience. With the scale and reach of both brands, together, we’re creating a more accessible path to care.”
Partnering with Teladoc allows Walmart to provide consumers with more choices for their care.
“Healthcare should be easier to access, easier to understand and more affordable,” said Leslie Fletcher, vice president of strategy and partnerships at Walmart U.S. Health & Wellness, in a statement. “By adding Teladoc Health we’re continuing to expand Better Care Services with more options for care, paired with fast, convenient access to everyday health needs and prescriptions.”
This announcement comes after Teladoc’s mental health subsidiary BetterHelp joined Walmart’s Better Care Services platform in January. With BetterHelp, consumers can access therapy and support for depression and anxiety.
Teladoc is also on Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector program for cardiometabolic support. The Health Benefits Connector matches people with digital health companies outside of Amazon that are covered by their employer.
In working with Walmart, Teladoc ultimately hopes to reach people who otherwise may be struggling to access care, Bliss said.
“Once a member is engaged, we have the opportunity to connect them to the full breadth of services available to support their health needs over time. Our goal is to meet people where they are already making health decisions, to make it easier for them to access high-quality care,” Bliss stated.
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