As primary care physicians, we see firsthand the waste in our health care system: unnecessary testing, duplication of services with poorly coordinated care, and overuse of procedures that may cause ...

In my work as a primary care physician, time is a precious commodity. I rarely have enough of it in office visits with my patients. That’s one reason I’m all in favor of Medicare’s free annual ...

Your annual wellness visit is more than just a routine check—it’s your chance to catch silent health issues early and strengthen your relationship with your provider. Arriving prepared with questions, ...

Our health is something we typically only think about when we are sick. Often, that’s when we solely focus our energy on how we are feeling and how to get better. But wellness should take as much, if ...

Almost half of physician practices may be missing out on an opportunity to generate revenue by providing annual wellness visits to Medicare patients, according to a new study. Many practices have been ...

More than 10 years after it was established as part of the Affordable Care Act, fewer than 20% of Medicare patients are getting an annual wellness visit (AWV) — that dedicated primary care encounter ...

Dr. Rod Christensen talks to patient Patty Warner at an Allina’s clinic in Northfield, Minn. MCT photo MINNEAPOLIS — Dr. Patricia Lindholm thought it was a great idea this year when Medicare announced ...

The adoption of Medicare’s annual wellness visit among primary care practices was associated with positive financial gains, according to a study published in Health Affairs. For the study, researchers ...

As unlikely as it might sound at first blush, practices that are not offering free wellness visits are missing out on an opportunity to increase revenue. Medicare's annual wellness visit was ...

KUTV — Staying healthy isn’t just about treating illness — it’s about prevention. Dr. Gordon Harkness, Medical Director with Optum Utah, shares why routine wellness visits play a critical role in long ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Our excellent insurance allows for a yearly wellness visit at no cost. My regular copay is a very reasonable $10. So, the cost is not the real issue. For the past few years, after my ...