The “Value” Focus Continues

The focus on value and performance in health and human services, while slow, continues to gain momentum. This week, UnitedHealth Group and Walmart announced a 10-year "value-based partnership". Starting next year, collaborative services will be offered at 15 Walmart locations in Florida and Georgia, with plans to expand into new geographies over time. The partnership will include a co-branded Medicare Advantage plan in Georgia.

In addition, Walmart Health Virtual Care will be in-network for commercial members in UnitedHealthcare’s Choice Plus PPO plan. As part of this partnership, the Optum subsidiary of United will also provide . . .