1. Channel: Drug

Costco Teams up With Google-Backed Health Startup To Offer $29 Virtual Doctor’s Visits to Members

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Warehouse giant Costco is teaming up with Sesame, a healthcare marketplace startup backed by Google, to offer its members virtual doctor’s visits for just $29. This partnership follows similar ventures by Walmart, Amazon, CVS, and Walgreens, as retailers increasingly expand into primary care. In addition to low-cost virtual visits, Costco members will also gain access…

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