Daily Briefing Live – May 18, 2020

Key Resources Mentioned in Today's EpisodeThe Commonwealth Fund Article: Primary Care as a Bulwark Against COVID-19Key TakeAwaysPrimary Care and Reverse Trends – Walmart HealthIs retail health COVID-19 proof?Walmart Health is promising because it provides convenience and affordability while having a business that is minimally affected by the pandemic.There have been multiple stores that have been noted as COVID-19 hot spots, but surveys tell us this data has failed to dissuade consumers from going to the stores.Retail healthcare is focused on community-based care, which has shined during this time.Is there a generational difference?Millennials don’t feel a need to have a relationship with their PCP.COVID-19 might be the time to build trust with consumers and educate them about the importance of having a PCP.The eruption of hospitals actively using telehealth will provide convenience for consumers in interacting with a health system.