This episode features regular guest Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare. Here, she discusses hospital CEO exits hitting a high in the start of 2023, Walmart Health to add 28 new clinics by 2024, and what Walmart Health will mean for rural health.
Summary
Hospital CEOs Exits on the Rise According to Becker’s Healthcare Guest
In a recent episode of an industry podcast, regular guest and Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare, Molly Gamble, discusses the startling trend of hospital CEO exits hitting a high in the start of 2023. The episode also delves into news of Walmart Health’s plans to add 28 new clinics by 2024 and what this could mean for rural health.
Rising CEO Exits Signal Changes in the Healthcare Industry
The episode highlights how January 2023 saw 23 CEO departures from hospitals - a record high since August 2018. Molly Gamble from Becker’s Healthcare shares her insight on what could be causing this trend and how it will affect healthcare moving forward.
Walmart Health Expands Services Across the Country
The podcast also covers Walmart Health’s ambitions to add 28 more clinics across the United States by 2024. The retail giant has been integrating healthcare services within their stores, making them available alongside their grocery offerings. This expansion is seen as a potential solution for the lack of healthcare services in rural communities, but it’s also important to consider the potential impact on local health systems.
Industry Expert Discusses the Pros and Cons of the Trend
Molly Gamble, the head of editorial at Becker's Healthcare, joins the host of the industry podcast to discuss the pros and cons of these trends. She highlights the potential benefits for rural health, but also shares her concerns over the potential threat to local health systems. The conversation also tackles other retail giants’ foray into healthcare and questions their level of success.
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This episode aired on 03/09/2023 and can be listened here.
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