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Miami Herald
17 hours ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Walmart launches major health-focused program consumers will love
My sister-in-law has superpowers. She can calculate the calorie content of every portion of every food (at least approximately) within seconds. As someone who has struggled since my teenage years to lose those extra few pounds, I consider her knowledge extremely valuable - especially when you want to lose weight. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter A healthy diet, however, is not only about calories; it's about the nutritional value. It's about knowing which food contains certain minerals, vitamins, fats, proteins, etc. To be healthy, we need them all. Not just vitamin C, not just magnesium, not just vitamin D or omega-3 fats. We need every single one of them, and they need to be well-balanced. Related: Walmart makes surprising change to how customers pay The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently stressed that the country is facing an epidemic of preventable diet-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity. Improving nutrition is one of the most effective ways to reduce these and other illnesses and premature death, writes the agency. At times when there are so many food choices, wouldn't it be useful to have someone guide you through it, helping you prioritize your wellness goals and improve your health? Not everyone has a sister-in-law that can tell them exactly what they ate, their calorie intake, and the nutritional value of the food. Enter Walmart (WMT) with its latest offering. Image source: Shutterstock Walmart has partnered with Soda Health, a company focused on health care solutions that address people's real-life conditions, not just their medical needs. The world's largest retailer and Soda Health will collaborate to launch the Walmart Everyday Health Signals program to select Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members. Related: FDA says yes to controversial new seafood delicacy The idea behind the initiative is to help consumers improve their wellness through personalized guidance based on retail shopping insights and analysis. Members who opt to participate will receive key nutrition information for purchases such as fruits and vegetables, suggestions for products that could help them reach wellness goals, and customized healthy recipes and shopping lists. Members can select a wellness goal, after which they'll be guided on food choices and lifestyle changes they should make to achieve it. More Retail: Huge retail chain closing more stores soon (locations revealed)Struggling drugstore chain announces second bankruptcyBeloved discount grocery chain has massive US plans "At Walmart, we're focused on making it easier for individuals and families to access the everyday foods that support their health and well-being," said Consumer Health and Data Solutions Director Dr. Pravene Nath. "Through our work with Soda Health, we're helping members and other plan participants access personalized insights and groceries that align with their wellness goals. Together, we're creating affordable, scalable solutions that address both individual health and broader community needs." Soda Health CEO Robby Knight highlighted the importance of the retail and health care sectors working together to improve population health, beginning with proper diet. "Soda Health is helping to create connections between health plans and retailers to serve their members better by using opt-in data to personalize interventions. As the focus increasingly turns toward the role of food as medicine, programs like this will help define better ways of improving outcomes and reducing the cost of care," Knight said. Related: Walmart makes bold move to help inflation-battered consumers At a time when we are historically the most vocal about healthy eating and lifestyle, we still fail to use the vast amount of available statistics, suggestions, and guides. At least that's what health care statistics show. For people to make a change, they really need to want to do it. Just because they have a gym in their building doesn't mean they'll find the time to work out. However, developing even more convenient ways to motivate people to form at least one healthier habit is a good start. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Walmart and Soda Health Join Forces to Deliver AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition and Wellness Insights
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the world's leading omnichannel retailer, and Soda Health, a health technology company focused on smarter health benefits administration, today announced a collaboration to launch the Walmart Everyday Health Signals™ program to select Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members. This innovative initiative helps participating flex card members' wellness efforts by providing personalized nutrition and guidance based on retail shopping insights and analysis. The Walmart Everyday Health Signals™ program is designed to support day-to-day decisions for better health and wellbeing. By utilizing real-time retail insights and targeted benefit delivery, the program addresses key population health challenges by meeting people where they are in their everyday shopping journeys. Members who enroll in the program can opt in to receive personalized nutrition and wellness insights based on their shopping patterns on This includes key nutritional information for purchases like fruits and vegetables and identifying products to help reach wellness goals, along with customized healthy recipes and shopping lists. These data-driven insights are generated only when members opt in to participate. This program enables eligible health plan members to enjoy personalized health and benefit plan offerings. Participating members who opt in receive direct access to real-time engagement tools powered by data driven insights: After selecting a wellness objective, members will receive guidance tailored to their goals and personal shopping habits. Members will be provided data-driven guidance to help navigate food choices and lifestyle change. Information may also be used by health plans to identify additional benefits which support the members' overall health and wellness. For example, insights may be used by plans to facilitate care coordination and identify additional benefits in support of the member's overall health and wellness 'At Walmart, we're focused on making it easier for individuals and families to access the everyday foods that support their health and well-being,' said Pravene Nath, MD, Group Director, Consumer Health and Data Solutions at Walmart. 'Through our work with Soda Health, we're helping members and other plan participants access personalized insights and groceries that align with their wellness goals. Together, we're creating affordable, scalable solutions that address both individual health and broader community needs.' 'Our collaboration with Walmart demonstrates how the retail and healthcare sectors can work together to improve population health—starting with nutrition,' said Robby Knight, Co-Founder and CEO of Soda Health. 'Soda Health is helping to create connections between health plans and retailers to serve their members better by using opt in data to personalize interventions. As the focus increasingly turns toward the role of food as medicine, programs like this will help define better ways of improving outcomes and reducing the cost of care.' With 90% of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a Walmart store, and deep engagement in both urban and rural communities, the Walmart Everyday Health Signals™ program offers unprecedented reach. It brings healthcare and nutrition together in a familiar, accessible environment, turning everyday shopping into a catalyst for better health. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting on Facebook at on X (formerly known as Twitter) at and on LinkedIn at Soda Health is a technology company that administers Smart Benefits to connect people to the products and service they need, when they need them, so they can live healthier lives. We partner with health plans and retailers to deliver expansive benefits for things like healthy foods, OTC medications, or transportation. Soda Health is reinventing benefits administration so that everyone benefits, with more value for each and better outcomes for all.
