By OPEN MINDS Circle
Walmart selected the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system to support all of Walmart’s health and wellness lines of businesses. The first rollout of the Epic EMR will be in four new Walmart Health Centers opening in Florida in early 2022. The Epic system will be implemented across all Walmart health care offerings. Cheryl Pegus, M.D., executive vice president for Walmart Health & Wellness, said, “The Epic system complements our omnichannel health care offerings – letting customers and health care professionals access care and health records to lead to more personalized care.”
Epic is used by more than 2,000 hospitals and 45,000 clinics, including most U.S. News & World Report’s top-ranked hospitals and medical schools. A majority of the U.S. population have their medical records in an Epic system. Epic’s online portal allows consumer to securely access their health information, communicate with their health care professionals, schedule appointments, and pay bills on their phone or computer. “We’re excited to power Walmart’s vision to bring comprehensive, accessible health care to patients across the country,” said Alan Hutchison, vice president of population health at Epic. “Across medical, dental, and virtual care, patients will have a unified experience—both within Walmart Health clinics and as they move across the nation’s healthcare ecosystem. Providers will have new ways to collaborate with patients, payers, and each other more effectively, so they can work cooperatively to manage a patient’s care journey.”
Walmart Inc. operates retail stores and an online sales platform. Each week, approximately 220 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2021 revenue of $559 billion, Walmart employs over 2.3 million associates worldwide.
Contact information: Marilee McInnis, Senior Director, Global Communication, Health & Wellness, Walmart, Inc., 702 SW 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72716; 800-331-0085; Website: https://corporate.walmart.com/topics/health-wellness
Contact information: Epic Systems, 1979 Milky Way, Verona, WI 53593; 608-271-9000; Fax: 608-271-7237; Email: info@epic.com; Website: https://www.epic.com/