Walmart

This morning at Northwell Health's Raise Health Forum panelists discussed how healthcare organizations can help develop trust among underserved communities. 

This week's top stories include Walmart using Epic's EHR platform, large health insurers controlling the market in nearly three-quarters of the country, and Amazon debuting the Halo View wearable.

Monthly Update: HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock recaps some of May's top healthcare stories, including the Biden administration's latest efforts to boost vaccination rates, Walmart's acquisition of MeMD and a malware attack on Scripps.

With this acquisition, Walmart Health will add nationwide virtual care options across primary care, urgent care and behavioral health to its clinics' service portfolio.   

The retail giant has purchased CareZone's tech platform, patents and IP. 

Also: Doctor on Demand-powered benefit goes live for Walmart associates; Samsung, Sleep Number's CES announcements.

Patients using Propeller Health's My Pharmacy feature will now be able to access the four retail giants' pharmacy services. 

Also: One Drop lands on Walmart store shelves; Mirror unveils in-home private training service.

Also: OptimizeRx delivers messaging through NewCrop's electronic prescription software; Novo Nordisk expands collaboration with Noom following strong pilot; Livongo signs its biggest payer yet.

Users can book medical, optometry, audiology, behavioral, dental and immunization appointments at Walmart Clinics.