Walmart to open at least six more health clinics in greater Atlanta area by end of 2020 as part of bigger health-care push

Walmart to open at least six more health clinics in greater Atlanta area by end of 2020 as part of bigger health-care push

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Walmart will open at least six additional Walmart Health clinics in the greater Atlanta area by the end of 2020, the retail giant confirmed to CNBC.

The news comes on the heels of its announcement this week that it will enter the Florida market next year, starting with the Jacksonville area. And it said in June it will open two clinics in the Chicago area by end of year.

That would bring its total clinics that offer primary care, dental exams and other medical services to at least 13 by year end. It already has four Walmart Health clinics: Three in Georgia and one in Springdale, Ark., close to Walmart's Bentonville headquarters.

Walmart is already the largest private sector employer and the largest grocer in the U.S., but it's looking to become a major health-care player, too. Starting last fall, it opened Walmart Health clinics that offer expansive services, including annual checkups, X-rays, hearing services and mental health counseling. It already has pharmacies and optical centers at many of its stores.

As part of its the health care push, Walmart could consider using related perks to differentiate from its e-commerce competitor, Amazon. 

The retailer is developing a subscription-based service called Walmart+ “” but has not provided details