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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. Many patients ask: What happens at a new patient appointment in primary care? For a new patient visit , both ICD-10 (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure) codes are assigned.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings. Misconception #1: DPC Adds Extra Costs to Existing Health Insurance The fact is, for employers operating self-funded programs, the DPC investment redirects claims costs.

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How Does Amazon Clinic Compare with Direct Primary Care?

The Direct Doctors Difference

No appointments, and no insurance needed.” ” Sounds a lot like Direct Primary Care, doesn’t it? Well that is great as long as you already have your diagnosis figured out! There is no offer for any long term follow-up (which is what most medical conditions require to be safely managed!). Upfront pricing.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Preventive care plays a crucial role in maintaining your long-term health and well-being. What Is Preventive Care? Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling. The goal is to avoid disease, not just treat it.