Annual Wellness Visits in the Era of Value-Based Care: National Trends in Use, 2011–2018
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06032-5
Abstract: In 2011, Medicare introduced the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV), which encourages clinicians to develop prevention plans, perform health risk assessments, and refer Medicare beneficiaries to preventive services. While there were early increases in AWV… read more here.
Keywords: wellness visits; value based; wellness; visits era ... See more keywords
Ethnoracial Disparities in Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Utilization: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Database
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DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000962
Abstract: Introduction: In 2011, Medicare began offering annual preventive care visits (annual wellness visit; AWV) to beneficiaries at no charge. Providing free preventive care supports primary and secondary prevention of chronic disease and may reduce ethnoracial… read more here.
Keywords: wellness visit; utilization; ethnoracial disparities; awv utilization ... See more keywords
One‐Year Effect of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit on Detection of Cognitive Impairment: A Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15330
Abstract: To examine the effect of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) on the detection of cognitive impairment and on follow‐up cognitive care for older adults. read more here.
Keywords: wellness visit; detection cognitive; medicare annual; cognitive impairment ... See more keywords
Pharmacist-Led Annual Wellness Visits: A Review
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DOI: 10.1177/0897190019882869
Abstract: Objective: To summarize findings of pharmacist involvement with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWV), including the number of pharmacist interventions, patient/provider satisfaction, and billing models. Data Sources: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect College… read more here.
Keywords: pharmacist led; search; wellness visits; annual wellness ... See more keywords
Annual Wellness Visits and Influenza Vaccinations among Older Adults in the US
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DOI: 10.1177/2150132720962870
Abstract: Objectives Investigate whether combinations of sociodemographic factors, chronic conditions, and other health indicators pose barriers for older adults to access Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and influenza vaccinations. Methods Data on 4999 individuals aged ≥65 years from… read more here.
Keywords: wellness visits; important predictors; awvs influenza; annual wellness ... See more keywords
Preventive Care and Outcomes of Interprofessional Medicare Annual Wellness Visits for Older Adults
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416752
Abstract: As we anticipate a growing population of older adults, we will see an increase in chronic conditions such as dementia and falls. To meet these public health needs, we must systematically provide screening, education, preventive… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; annual wellness; care; preventive care ... See more keywords