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Walmart Health Expands Access to Affordable Care in Florida With Ambetter from Sunshine Health and Orlando Health Collaborations
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walmart Health is entering into a relationship with Ambetter from Sunshine Health, which provides insurance to
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n\n\n BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nWalmart Health is entering into a relationship with Ambetter from Sunshine Health, which provides insurance to individuals through the Florida health insurance marketplace, and with Orlando Health, a private, not-for-profit network of community and specialty hospitals across Florida, through Care Coordination Agreements. The agreements will provide Floridians with increased access to affordable healthcare options throughout the patient journey.\n\n\nWalmart Health Centers to Serve Ambetter Health Members with Convenient Care\n\n\nAmbetter from Sunshine Health now includes Walmart Health Centers as a preferred provider in Clay, Duval, Hillsborough, Orange, Osceola, Pasco and Seminole counties in Florida through the Ambetter Value Plan. The relationship, which is built on a shared vision to help Americans gain access to affordable healthcare options, will initially focus on patient engagement through care coordination and referral management.\n\n\nThis collaboration marks an expansion of the existing relationship between Walmart Health and Ambetter Health, the largest and longest running carrier on the health insurance marketplace and one of the leading healthcare programs provided by Centene Corporation (“Centene”) (NYSE: CNC). The relationship started earlier this year as the companies collaborated to enhance awareness of Medicaid redetermination efforts and expand access to Marketplace health insurance within Walmart Health Centers.\n\n\n“We continue to look for ways to make healthcare even more accessible to the communities we serve,” said Richard Fuchs, Senior Vice President, Sales, Strategy and Innovation, Walmart. “Both Walmart Health and Ambetter Health share a focus on serving local communities, and this collaboration will enable more Floridians to access care. We’re excited to offer Ambetter from Sunshine Health members quality care in one location, conveniently located adjacent to Walmart Supercenters where many members already shop for groceries and everyday essentials.”\n\n\n“Centene’s mission is to transform the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. By working together with Walmart Health in Florida, we are well-positioned to help deliver quality, affordable healthcare options in new locations across the state. Ultimately, this will broaden access to...