Why would Walmart want to buy Humana?

Walmart is a mega-retailer.  Humana is a health insurer.  Yet Walmart is in talks to either partner with or outright purchase Humana.   Why would Walmart want to do this?  My By becoming a health care provider, Walmart’s image will improve. By becoming a health care provider, Walmart stores will get more traffic as people shop…

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