Boulder Medical Center

JUNE 27, 2025

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a Medicare benefit aimed at increasing preventive care and building a stronger patient-clinician relationship. However, uptake of the AWV in primary care has been low, and many patients are unaware of this free annual visit. Study Design and Analysis. Conclusions.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 16, 2025

CFHA represents thousands of professionals across the country who are implementing integrated care —the coordination of medical and behavioral health care in primary care and specialty settings. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 1, 2025

Wins and Losses for MAFP Priorities Medical Assistance Rate Reimbursement: Not Passed An important focus for the MAFP during the 2025 session was aligning Medicaid reimbursement rates with Medicare rates for behavioral health and outpatient primary care. Both the House and Senate convened the special session at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

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. We didn’t have medications that were effective with a few side effects. I think she’s the creator of the mini cog. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

There are medications that could be prescribed to help with your nicotine cravings. Cholesterol, sugars, kidney, liver and electrolytes are typically screened during annual wellness visits. Refill Your Prescriptions: Follow up with your physician on necessary medications. There is no easy way to broach this.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

However, there are some forms of preventive care that require assistance from a medical professional. Most people are familiar with the childhood vaccine schedule, but there is a recommended schedule for adults as well. Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit.

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