October 12th, 2012
Free Cardiac And Spine Surgery For Walmart Employees At Six Hospitals
Larry Husten, PHD
Starting next year 1.1 million U.S. Walmart employees and their dependents will be eligible for free heart, spine, and transplant surgery at six highly regarded health care organizations. Walmart employees will have no out-of-pocket costs, including travel, lodging, and food for the patient and a caregiver. On Thursday the company announced that its “Centers of Excellence” program, which […]
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