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28 JOINT VENTURES Virginia outpatient center to serve an estimated 100,000+ patients annually: 3 details By Angie Stewart F ishersville, Va.-based Augusta Health broke ground Sept. 16 on an outpatient center that's expected to open in 2022, according to the Au- gusta Free Press. Three quick points: 1. The 60,000-square-foot pavilion will feature a multi- specialty surgery center, as well as a breast care center and an imaging center. 2. Located on Augusta Health's campus, the facility will serve an estimated 100,000-plus patients annually. 3. This is just the beginning of Augusta Health's outpa- tient expansion plans, according to Mark LaRosa, vice president of business development and chief strategy officer. "Augusta Health's initial outpatient expansion plans will continue in the coming months and years to provide increased access to excellent care for patients through- out the Valley and surrounding communities," Mr. LaRosa said. n Envision lists property portfolio on space-sharing platform — 3 details By Angie Stewart N ashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare struck a partnership that will allow providers to "find a home for their practice in an Envision facility." Three things to know: 1. Providers looking for medical office space can now find Envision's properties on the HealCo Enterprise dashboard. 2. HealCo's platform is designed to help independent pro- viders and large organizations lease, manage and monetize underutilized space. 3. As the self-appointed "Airbnb of medical space," HealCo this year surpassed 1 million square feet of shared medical space. "HealCo is thrilled to partner with Envision. Our organiza- tions share a common goal: to support physician practice growth and facilitate access to care across the country," said HealCo CEO and co-founder Kirat Kharode. "Forward-think- ing healthcare organizations like Envision are planning their future real estate needs and realizing that sharing space, resources and time, whether in-person or through telemedi- cine, is the solution to optimizing healthcare delivery." n Where Walmart plans to open 10 health centers By Laura Dyrda W almart Health said it is opening several new locations in the com- ing months in Georgia, Chicago and Florida. Walmart Health has five locations in Georgia and one in Arkansas. e company recently said it plans to open seven more locations in Georgia and two in Chicago this year. It also plans to add one location in Jacksonville, Fla., next year and has begun conversations in the Orlando, Fla., and Tampa, Fla., markets. e company said it has partnered with BLOX, a company focused on medical mod- ules to standardize manufacturing processes, make healthcare delivery faster and more efficient while using fewer resources. "is innovative collaboration allows us to tailor Walmart Health design to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve, while also providing the necessary infrastructure to efficiently scale the model," Walmart stated in a news release. Four more points about Walmart Health: 1. More than 50 percent of booked visits are by returning patients. 2. Ninety-six percent of patients reported they "felt cared for" and had their needs met by the visit. 3. e health centers provide primary care, urgent care, labs, X-ray, diagnostics, coun- seling and dental services in one location. 4. e health centers are open on weekends and evenings. n