EP92: How Retail Can Bring Accessible Health Care to Communities Everyday with Kevin Host, Walmart

In this episode, Wendy Liebmann talks to Kevin Host, SVP Health & Wellness Pharmacy at Walmart about how the retailer is bringing accessible health care to communities across the US, every day and in times of crisis. They discuss: The ongoing challenges to delivering easy to access pharmacy and medical care in the US How Walmart is bringing solutions to “health deserts” The ways technology – from automatic pharmacy fills to home delivery --  are enabling pharmacists to deliver healthier patients outcomes, easier access and better in-store experiences Walmart’s “health strategy”  that involves, more affordable nutritional options, Nourish My Health How other countries are addressing the challenges of health coverage Accessible health care in times of weather-related crises And, the role of drones, new store formats, parking lots and more. Send us Fan MailVisit our website for transcripts, links mentioned on this episodes, and video podcasts. Subscribe and rate us with your favorite podcast app!