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Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What Is It?

Boulder Medical Center

A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a once-per-year appointment covered by Medicare Part B. Unlike a routine physical or sick visit, the AWV focuses on health risk assessment, screening, and prevention—not diagnosing or treating new or existing conditions. The post Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What Is It?

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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit. Why It Matters Now The current system isn’t built for connection—it’s built for transactions.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it? Who should get it if anyone?

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10 Things To Do To Keep Your Heart Happy

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Cholesterol, sugars, kidney, liver and electrolytes are typically screened during annual wellness visits. Family Genetics: If you can, ask your loved ones about their medical history (especially parents and siblings). Stop Smoking: There are multiple patches, lozenges, and gums over the counter that could help you quit smoking.

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August Back to School Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

As the summer winds down and we get ready to go back to school, it is important to remember to schedule your child’s back-to-school wellness visit. And if your child is going to participate in school sports, they will need a sports physical. Missing wellness visits for your child could put them at risk.

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The Benefits of Preventive Care

Vida Family Medicine

Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit. Screening for chronic disease : Although it is not always obvious when you see your doctor for an annual wellness exam, "check-up," or "physical," they are actually screening you for many types of illnesses and chronic diseases!