UPDATE: New Insights with Dr. Chinni on the Walmart Health Centers Shutdown

Welcome back to Digital MD! I'm your host, Dr. Liz Kwo. In this special episode, we're excited to share an exclusive update to our conversation with Dr. Chinni Pulluru, Co-Founder of My Precious Genes and former Chief Clinical Executive at Walmart Health. In light of recent developments following the Walmart announcement to close 51 clinics and shut down its telehealth service, Dr. Pulluru rejoined us to discuss the significant implications for healthcare innovation and patient care.

During the original interview, Dr. Pulluru shared insights from her extensive career in healthcare, highlighting her transition from large-scale operations to a startup environment and introducing her new venture in genetic counseling. Now, in this updated interview, she provides her perspective on the Walmart announcement and what it means for the future of healthcare.

Key Takeaways from the Updated Interview:

Impact of the Walmart Announcement:
Dr. Pulluru provides an analysis of the recent Walmart announcement, highlighting the challenges faced in multi-specialty, de novo enterprise healthcare delivery.

Career Resilience and Entrepreneurship:
Lessons on navigating failure, knowing when to pivot, and maintaining an optimistic outlook.

Bridging Gaps in Genetic Testing:
Insights into how her new venture, My Precious Genes, aims to address disparities and improve patient outcomes.

International Opportunities and Innovation:
How Walmart can leverage its global presence to impact healthcare delivery outside the U.S.

 

Watch the original episode here: https://youtu.be/eTprdSCC1T0

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. CHINNI PULLURU
Email: spulluru@mypreciousgenes.com

My Precious Genes Website: https://www.mypreciousgenes.com/ 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH LIZ
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Email: liz@digitalmd.com 

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