Walmart will close all of 51 of its health care centers across five states and end virtual care services, the company announced Tuesday.
After five years since the launch of Walmart Health centers, the company said it determined “there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue.”
The Walmart Health centers were started in 2019 and were located next to Walmart Supercenters. The health centers offer labs, X-rays, primary and urgent care, dental work and behavioral health services. The centers are in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas.
“The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy,” the company wrote in a statement. “We understand this change affects lives – the patients who receive care, the associates and providers who deliver care and the communities who supported us along the way.”
“This is a difficult decision, and like others, the challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs create a lack of profitability that make the care business unsustainable for us at this time,” the statement continued.
Walmart did not release specific dates for the closures, but it said all impacted associates are eligible to transfer to any other Walmart or Sam’s Club location.