Headline: CVS Healthcare Aims for Integration and Value-Based Care
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CVS Health CEO David Joyner unveils an ambitious plan to transform the company's retail healthcare offerings. The vision involves a more cohesive system among pharmacists, Minute Clinic nurses, and Oak Street physicians.
Joyner seeks to empower these professionals and leverage their expertise to enhance community health outcomes. CVS employs 30,000 pharmacists, a vast pool of healthcare knowledge that has been underutilized.
The company intends to expand its retail health presence, despite recent industry challenges. While competitors like Walmart and Walgreens have scaled back, CVS believes its unique workforce and focus on retail health give it a competitive advantage.
Joyner emphasizes the potential of pharmacists, citing their ability to administer vaccines and provide guidance during the pandemic. He envisions a payment model that better compensates their skills.
CVS aims to create an integrated healthcare system, with pharmacies serving as hubs for primary care services and value-based care models. This aligns with industry trends, such as UnitedHealth Group's Optum brand, which employs a significant number of doctors.
In the coming year, Joyner prioritizes the development of this integrated system, leveraging the expertise of various healthcare professionals to positively impact community health.