Mega-retailers like Dollar General and Walgreens are competing for a spot in healthcare services, investing billions of dollars and mapping out big expansion plans, Modern Healthcare reports. Their quest to become dominant players isn’t taking shape only in cities where they have multiple stores—the new battleground is rural America. Retailers eager to grow their healthcare presence see an opportunity to add customers and grow their bottom line, particularly through primary care. They are increasingly targeting areas lacking up-to-date technology, capital resources and teams-based care. Read more.
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