Walmart, which launched its health centers five years ago, said Tuesday that it's learned through managing the health centers and virtual service that “there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue.”

Walmart had 51 health centers in five states (Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas), with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company opened its first health center in 2019.

“This is a difficult decision, and like others, the challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs create a lack of profitability that make the care business unsustainable for us at this time,” the company said in a statement.

About half the Walmart Health clinics were located in Florida, and last fall Walmart announced a partnership with Orlando Health, a private, not-for-profit network of community and specialty hospitals. That effort, too, is winding down, CNBC reported.

September 2022, Walmart and healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group
are planning to team [ten year partnership] up to provide preventive care for people aged 65 and up, and virtual healthcare services for all age groups, the companies said on Wednesday.

Yes, healthcare is a "challenging reimbursement environment." It appears there will be quite a few providers looking for jobs.

The closest location to Knoxville is/was Dalton, GA.