Medicare annual wellness visits were associated with a 21% increase in mild cognitive impairment diagnoses. Those with a wellness evaluation received a diagnosis 76 days earlier than others. Findings ...

Medicare beneficiaries who have had coverage for longer than 12 months are eligible for an annual wellness exam. This is designed to develop or update a personalized plan to help prevent disease and ...

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 ...

If you are age 65 or over, you are eligible to enroll in Medicare - and Medicare provides a multitude of preventative services and screenings at no out-of-pocket cost to you. In part one of our series ...

An AWV is a key part of keeping your body and mind healthy. Here’s what to expect during your appointment — and key questions to ask while you’re there. Are you 65 or older? If you’ve been using your ...

Medicare beneficiaries whose physicians participate in accountable care organizations (ACOs), particularly those taking on financial risk for cost and quality, receive substantially more primary and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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 ...