An Ultrasound Screening Exam During Medicare Wellness Visits May Be Beneficial
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DOI: 10.1002/jum.15788
Abstract: The physical exam component of a periodic health visit in the elderly has not been considered useful. Standard Medicare Wellness visits require no physical exam beyond blood pressure and most physicians perform limited exams during… read more here.
Keywords: ultrasound screening; medicare wellness; exam; wellness visits ... See more keywords
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
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