One of the main goals of the Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, was to try out new models of paying for healthcare in hopes of benefitting patients as well as hospitals and providers. One such model, which you may have heard while looking for different healthcare providers, is called the “value-based care” model. Let’s
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Doctors Medicare Advantage Plans: What You Need To Know
Also known as Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage plans offer a combination of Medicare parts and numerous health services including hearing, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Even though Medicare Advantage plans are run by private companies, there are many federal safeguards built into them, such as being required to cover everything that is included in
Read More5 Value-Based Care Models For Healthcare
Here’s a novel approach to improving a healthcare system – taking a proactive approach, rather than a reactive one, to improve the quality of healthcare for patients by preventing problems before they arise. That’s the concept behind value-based care, which focuses on prevention in order to lower the need for expensive medical testing, ineffective medications,
Read MoreWhat To Expect From Senior Medical Centers
Choosing the right medical care provider is extremely important, as you are choosing a long-lasting medical relationship that will become vital later in life when more health complications can occur. Providers practice in many kinds of locations, including private offices, outpatient clinics, and medical centers. Let’s discuss what senior medical centers are, what to expect
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