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?
GeriPal
JULY 19, 2024
Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.
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Mesa Family Physician
MAY 8, 2025
It’s more than just visiting your doctor when something feels off—it’s about catching potential problems early, staying on top of health screenings, and setting goals that keep you feeling your best. Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling.
Vida Family Medicine
JANUARY 4, 2022
Many people only think of going to the doctor when they are sick, but having an annual wellness visit is a great way to make sure your health is on track and that you are up to date on any preventive health needs you might have. Our health is our most important asset and we all want to take care of our health!
GeriPal
JULY 21, 2022
Eric: Well, Terri and Emmy, thank you for joining on this podcast. And I started thinking about, “Well, what do we do with older adults?” Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. But I believe before we start, somebody has a song request for Alex. Is it you, Emmy?
Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Cholesterol, sugars, kidney, liver and electrolytes are typically screened during annual wellness visits. However, getting to know your family’s health will help your physician guide you on appropriate preventative screenings. Smoking affects the flow of your veins and arteries. There is no easy way to broach this.
GeriPal
JANUARY 16, 2025
And he told me, kind of with an eye roll, tongue in cheek, he’s like, well, I guess I’m one of those unbefri patients. We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions. Alex 02:21 For Eric 02:21 For unrepresented older adults. Can you guys do that one?
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