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<\/div>\nHumana<\/a> said it is planning “an innovative new collaboration” that will make it “the first healthcare company to offer its members drive-through [COVID-19] testing at hundreds of Walmart<\/a> Neighborhood Market drive-through pharmacy locations across the country.”<\/p>\n Walmart’s Neighborhood Markets are its smaller stores. The partnership also includes Quest Diagnostics.<\/p>\n In a press release<\/a> on Tuesday (June 30), the health insurer also announced a pilot home-testing program for those it covers. The company said this will make it “the first insurer to offer LabCorp’s at-home test collection kits.”<\/p>\n Humana said it will continue to waive costs related to COVID-19 diagnostic tests to people it insures.<\/p>\n “Our members continue to be worried about COVID-19 — including the anxiety about possibly having it and not knowing it,” said Mona Siddiqui<\/a>, Humana’s senior vice president of clinical strategy and quality. “We want to help alleviate that stress. This is an additional step we can take to help address their concerns – whether testing from the safety of their own home or using the drive-through option.”<\/p>\n Looking to CDC guidelines, Humana developed a web-based coronavirus risk-assessment tool<\/a>. Those who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection, or those without symptoms who may have been exposed to the virus, can qualify for testing. Those covered by Humana will have the option to request an in-home test or drive-through testing.<\/p>\n The company said it wants to “meet members where they are, and ensure that they have a wide range of options and choices for COVID-19 diagnostic testing.”<\/p>\n Humana’s arrangement with Walmart comes at a time when cases of COVID-19 are surging in many states. Bloomberg reports<\/a> that there have been hours-long waiting times for tests in new hot spots, such as Houston.<\/p>\n The move by Humana to work with Walmart comes as consumers are looking to pharmacies for convenience. This spring, Walgreens and Postmates<\/a> added 13 more cities to their on-demand delivery setup, including San Francisco, Chicago, Charlotte, North Carolina and Phoenix. The arrangement covers health and wellness products, but also “convenience items.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Tags:<\/b> Pymnts <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"See Campaign: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.pymnts.com\/news\/retail\/2020\/walgreens-brings-on-demand-delivery-to-additional-cities-with-postmates\/<\/a>
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Humana said it is planning “an innovative new collaboration” that will make it “the first healthcare company to offer its members drive-through [COVID-19] testing at hundreds of Walmart Neighborhood Market drive-through pharmacy locations across the country.” Walmart’s Neighborhood Markets are its smaller stores. The partnership also includes Quest Diagnostics. In a press release on Tuesday (June 30), the health insurer … Continue reading Humana, Walmart Link Up For COVID-19 Testing<\/span><\/a> Continue Reading