Walmart joins Arkansas initiative to transform care delivery

Luke Gale | | Health Exec | Policy & Regulations

Walmart has committed $670,000 to underwrite the Arkansas Payment Improvement Initiative, a statewide effort to transform healthcare delivery with the hopes of containing costs and improving quality.

By encouraging providers to engage in a variety of potentially cost-effective strategies, including patient engagement, care coordination and increased provision of preventive services, the Arkansas Payment Improvement Initiative is intended to increase the value of healthcare provided throughout the state, according to a statement. In addition to funding the public communications program and underwriting an annual statewide tracking report, Walmart also will serve on the initiative’s employer advisory council. 

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