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The 7 Hidden Benefits of an Annual Wellness Visit

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 The 7 Hidden Benefits of an Annual Wellness Visit The 7 Hidden Benefits of an Annual Wellness Visit: Why Your Future Self Will Thank You If youve ever wondered whether scheduling that annual wellness visit is really worth the.

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Between Patients: The Myth of Multitasking

A Country Doctor Writes

My ideal way to work would be “protected” time for Results Review and Care Planning, and then, while another doctor does that, give me two medical assistants and double my number of exam rooms for efficient visits where I have already studied the charts and know better what I’m supposed to accomplish.

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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

Ensure that the reorganized SAMHSA is closely aligned with the medical side of HHS programs including the Bureau of Primary Health Care, so that mental health priorities support physical health priorities and visa versa. For example, annual behavioral health wellness visits should be reimbursable across the lifespan.

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

GeriPal

But as we continue to show that this is really beneficial and the earlier we do this for folks, the better it is and things like helping people access smoking and alcohol cessation, which we’re already doing, helping people be more socially and physically active in ways that really support their brain. What should I use?

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

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. It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. Annual Physicals: Covered or Not?

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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. These lab “values” will help you to understand your health and get on to the right health plans with your physician. Refill Your Prescriptions: Follow up with your physician on necessary medications.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Or somebody who has other physical cognitive problems at any age. This is something we’ve heard from people: that if you just bring it up every year as part of your routine physical, like, “Any concerns about driving?” Those things do just accumulate with age. ” Emmy: “No.”

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