Costco Offers Budget-Friendly Online Health Services for Members

Costco now offering members online health checkups starting at $29 through partnership with healthcare provider Sesame.
Sesame provides services to uninsured and high-deductible patients, keeping costs low.
Services include virtual primary care visits, health checkups with lab work, and online mental health visits.
Costco joining other retailers like Amazon, CVS, and Walgreens in offering direct healthcare services.
Retail clinics provide urgent care access outside of traditional hospitals as demand increases.

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Posted 9/25/2023, 5:59:00 PM