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Wal-Mart Supercenters with Bon Secours Partnership First Retail Clinics in Greater Richmond to Treat Common Conditions and Provide Preventive Care HOUSTON (March 29, 2007) – RediClinic LLC announced today that it is opening nine convenient healthcare clinics in leased space inside Richmond-area Wal-Mart Supercenters. Eight of the clinics are already open and the ninth clinic will open in April. RediClinics are in-store facilities that offer consumers easy access to high-quality, routine healthcare services at affordable prices. “We are delighted to introduce the quality, affordability, and convenience of RediClinic to residents of greater Richmond through Wal-Mart Supercenters,” said Web Golinkin, chief executive officer of RediClinic. “In connection with our Richmond launch, we are offering $39 sports and camp physicals and our 7 Vital Tests for Women package for just $15 so everyone can experience how easy and inexpensive healthcare can be.” RediClinics are staffed by certified nurse practitioners who work with local physicians to diagnose, treat and prescribe medications for common conditions, such as earaches, strep throat and upper respiratory infections. They also administer a broad range of preventive services, including health screening tests, vaccinations and basic physical exams. “At Wal-Mart, we know that family health and wellness is a high priority for our customers and their families,” said Alicia Ledlie, director of health business development for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. “In-store clinics like RediClinic provide consumers with convenient and affordable access to basic healthcare, and we are excited to bring this service to Richmond residents.” RediClinics are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults and children over age two are welcome, no appointments are necessary and a typical visit takes about 15 minutes. The clinic openings also launch an exclusive partnership between RediClinic and Bon Secours Richmond Health System for the operation of all RediClinics in the Greater Richmond area. In this partnership, Bon Secours provides physician oversight to the nurse practitioners who staff the RediClinics. “Bon Secours is the healthcare leader in Richmond, and we are honored to be partnering with them here,” said Christopher Kersey, chief business development officer and chief medical officer of RediClinic. “RediClinic and Bon Secours share the common goals of improving access to and affordability of quality healthcare in Richmond, so it was logical that we would decide to collaborate.” RediClinics use a proprietary electronic medical record system to document and guide patient visits. This system ensures patient suitability to a limited scope of practice and facilitates continuity of care when other clinicians are involved. Patients who cannot be treated at a RediClinic, or who need ongoing treatment, are referred to their primary care provider. If they do not have their own provider, they are referred to a Bon Secours affiliated physician or to another local healthcare provider. “We feel this relationship with RediClinic will help meet the growing demand for basic medical services, thereby helping to improve the overall healthcare environment in Richmond,” said Peter Bernard, chief executive officer, Bon Secours Richmond Health System. RediClinic charges a flat rate of $59 for Get Well services, and preventive services start at $15. The company also accepts co-payments from members of a growing number of insurance plans, including Aetna, CIGNA, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Customers with these insurance plans are charged the appropriate co-pay. Those who are covered by health plans that do not currently have agreements with RediClinic receive specially-formatted receipts that can be filed for possible reimbursement. In addition, as a new initiative, RediClinic will contract directly with selected Richmond employers to help them increase healthcare access and affordability for their employees. RediClinics are now located at the following Richmond-area Wal-Mart Supercenters:
For a complete list of locations, services, prices and additional information on RediClinic, visit www.rediclinic.com. Revolution Health Group (RHG), the company created by AOL co-founder Steve Case, is RediClinic LLC’s largest investor, and is providing the capital to support the national rollout of RediClinic.. RediClinic LLC Since 1989, RediClinic (formerly known as InterFit Health) has provided people with easy access to high-quality, affordable health care. Today the company is a leader in retail-based convenient care and is one of the nation’s largest providers of health screening tests, flu shots and other health-related services to retailers and employers. For more information, visit www.rediclinic.com. Revolution Health Group Revolution Health Group was established in July 2005 to create the leading comprehensive consumer-centric health company. One of three business groups in the Revolution LLC family of companies, Revolution Health empowers consumers by putting them at the center of the health system, building innovative health-related companies through investments, acquisitions and partnerships. Revolution Health’s strategy is to create businesses and products that provide greater consumer choice, control and convenience in three key healthcare sectors affected by the rapid growth of the Internet and defined-contribution health plans: content; coverage; and care. About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) Every week, more than 127 million customers visit Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam’s Club locations across America or log on to its online store at www.walmart.com. The company and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is proud to support the causes that are important to customers and associates right in their own neighborhoods, and last year gave more than $245 million to local communities in the United States. To learn more, visit www.walmartfacts.com, www.walmartstores.com, or www.walmartfoundation.org. Bon Secours Bon Secours Richmond Health System, a not-for-profit health care system, has four hospitals in the greater Richmond metropolitan area; St. Mary’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, Richmond Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Bon Secours also has numerous outpatient and diagnostic facilities, physician practices under the Bon Secours HealthSource umbrella, a School of Nursing and a School of Medical Imaging. Bon Secours has been recognized nationally as one of the best companies for working mothers and workers over the age of 50. For the eighth consecutive year Bon Secours has been named one of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers,” by Working Mother and in 2006 it was named one of the magazine’s Top 10 in the United States. Also in 2006, Bon Secours was named in the Top 3 nationally on AARP’s “Best Places to Work for People over 50.” Bon Secours’ national recognition is attributed to its excellent childcare benefits, flexible working hours, work/life benefits and career advancement opportunities. |
