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Translating the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit into Messages and Materials to Improve Preventive Care In Older Adults. [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

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.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What Is a Primary Care Visit? A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Women’s health screenings are an essential part of preventive care, yet many people aren’t sure what to expect during these visits—or when the right time is to schedule them. It often serves as a preventive care visit and a chance to discuss any concerns, from irregular periods to birth control options or symptoms of menopause.

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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

We provide many more services over the phone and virtually and we have a whole division for preventative care. I thought of it the other day when I put together a presentation about Galileo’s way of interacting with patients. We meet people where they are and in many different ways. 1) Healthcare is not at all customer centered.

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How can you improve your relationship with food?

Vida Family Medicine

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. The patients that I see are often highly motivated to take good care of themselves to prevent or control a chronic disease. If you have struggled with your relationship with food- you are not alone!

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

Preventive care focus: DPC providers often prioritize preventive care, helping patients stay healthy and avoid costly medical procedures. Preventive Care: DPC providers often focus on preventive care, which can help you stay healthy and avoid costly medical procedures.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Direct Primary Care (DPC) has emerged as a viable, high-quality primary care model that liberates itself from the constraints of traditional fee-for-service (FFS) products. Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings.