Primary care is important for people of all ages, but for individuals 65 and over, effective, personalized primary healthcare is particularly important. Seniors have different health needs and challenges, and require high-quality care that is appropriate for their unique needs. Senior primary care provides a variety of important health services to patients age 65 and
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Medicare advantage plans are designed to offer patients additional benefits when compared with original Medicare plans. Your coverage needs, budget, and other factors will determine whether a Medicare advantage plan is right for you. You can find out more about the plan and the perks here. What Are the Differences Between Medicare Advantage Plans and
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Read MorePalm Medical Centers Announces Acquisition of Dr. Aristides Martinez Internal Medicine Health Center in Delray Beach
New Location is the 22nd Medical Facility for Palm Medical Centers CORAL GABLES, FL (Monday, May 9th, 2022) Palm Medical Centers, an MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. (“MBF”) portfolio company and value-based, senior primary care platform, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Dr. Aristides Martinez Internal Medicine
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Family doctors provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. Their focus is on the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute illnesses and chronic conditions, as well as disease prevention. They are often your first point of contact if you are sick or need medical advice, so choosing a doctor that you can depend on
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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
Read MoreDoctors 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
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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
Read MoreSigns You Need to Visit a Doctor’s Medical Center
There are many settings in which doctors provide patient care, from expansive facilities like hospitals to small doctor’s offices. Many doctors provide care out of medical centers, which are like a mix of the two. Let’s discuss what medical centers are, the signs that you may need to visit a doctor’s medical center, and where
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