By Mike Sunnucks | Rose Law Group Reporter
Walgreens and Chicago-based VillageMD have opened 18 new Village Medical primary care locations in the Phoenix metro area.
The partnership entails having primary medical services via VillageMD available to Walgreens customers at store locations.
Four additional locations are scheduled to open this year, the companies said.
“The strategic partnership between Walgreens and VillageMD aims to change how healthcare is delivered in this country,” said Jamie Vortherms, vice president of healthcare services, Walgreens. “By coordinating Village Medical primary care with Walgreens pharmacy services in our stores and virtually, the patient experience is now improved with more convenient, in-neighborhood access to care.”
The 22 locations will employ 800 medical professionals and other workers. Their locations can be found at: https://www.villagemedical.com/locations/arizona
“Phoenix-area residents, and particularly patients who need ongoing care for chronic conditions, will benefit from our integrated care team and our high-tech, high-touch model,” said Brent Asplin, M.D., president of Village Medical. “We first entered the Phoenix market last year and we’re encouraged by the demand we’ve seen in the area – and we’re just getting started on delivering exceptional care to the community.”
