Medicare, at age 60, is laser-focused on helping folks ages 65 and older restore, maintain, and achieve optimal health. An integral part of that is through wellness checkups that aim to help you ...

People can refuse a Medicare annual wellness visit, but it is worth considering the potential benefits. Wellness visits can help healthcare professionals detect health issues early on and are an ...

Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for an annual wellness visit when they have had coverage for longer than 12 months. These appointments are for developing or updating a personalized plan based on ...

FISHERS, Ind. — Harry Atkinson just completed his annual Medicare Wellness visit and is happy his health is on track. The 70-year-old credits good genetics and a lifelong commitment to fitness for his ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman. I’m in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...

Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to find out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months. No, Medicare does not pay ...

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. A central theme in Humana’s plan for boosting Medicare Advantage profitability in the future is a ...

Medicare does not provide a specialized well-woman exam like the “Welcome to Medicare” wellness visit, but covered screenings and doctors’ visits can include checkups for female health. A well-woman ...

Adoption of annual Medicare wellness visits increases primary care revenue, according to a new study. However, adoption has been lower among practices caring for underserved populations, which may ...