Walgreens to Open 500 to 700 In-Store Clinics with Primary Care Doctors in Deal with VillageMD

Written by VillageMD | Jul 8, 2020 1:05:00 PM

USA Today covered Walgreens and VillageMD's plans to open up 500-700 full-service doctor offices over five years.

Alex Gourlay, global co-chief operating officer of the chain's parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, said the plan reflects an effort to "reimagine the drug store" by improving access to doctors and pairing them with pharmacists to improve patient care.

"The doctor has always been the quarterback of any health system," he said.

 

Full article can be found here.