Walmart has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed customers were overcharged for certain products. The settlement brings an end to the legal dispute that accused Walmart of inaccurate pricing.
In other news, Walmart has announced the closure of its health clinics in five states, including Texas. After five years of offering low-cost medical care to patients, Walmart has decided to close its 51 health clinics and its telehealth business. This decision comes as a result of the company determining that the business model was not sustainable for them to continue.
The closure of the Walmart health clinics will impact communities in Texas, including cities like Fort Worth, Garland, and Tyler. Since the first clinics opened in 2019, the Walmart health centers have provided a variety of services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health care. However, as Walmart shifts its focus away from health clinics, it plans to concentrate on its pharmacies and vision centers across the United States.
Walmart’s pharmacies now offer testing and treatment services, access to specialty medication, medication therapy management, and health screenings. Additionally, Walmart has introduced new features at its vision centers, such as a virtual try-on capability using augmented reality.
