Episode 45: SVP at Walmart Health, Marcus Osborne: Live Better

Almost two years ago Walmart opened its first Walmart Health in Dallas, Georgia. Twenty-four locations later, the retail giant continues to embody the latter half of their company tagline: Save money. Live better. In this week’s episode we bring back Dan Stanek, EVP and Health & Wellness lead at WD Partners, to talk with Marcus Osborne, Senior Vice President of Walmart Health, about the growth of Walmart Health and their approach to delivering healthcare services to markets in need. Hint: they start with the consumer and built their services, pricing and accessibility around the individual. <br /> <br />:55 – Getting to know Marcus<br />6:32 – What makes the Walmart model unique<br />11:35 – Offering a mix of services<br />17:24 – Assessing markets based on net health needs<br />24:16 – Healthcare is a tough business<br />28:37 – An omnichannel approach to healthcare<br />33:31 – Where will Walmart Health be in 5-10 years