Whenever you have a health concern, the first person you are likely to consult is your general practitioner (GP), or primary care doctor. After all, they know you and your medical history very well and can provide the care you need. Not only that, but your GP is a doctor who has broad knowledge and
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Common Services a General Practitioner Provides
There is no more important professional relationship than between a patient and a doctor. Plus, when it comes to continuity of medical care, seniors can benefit greatly from developing and maintaining an ongoing relationship with a general practitioner (GP). Also referred to as family doctors or internists,GPs focus on a patient’s overall physical and mental health,
Read More3 Criteria for Massage to Be Covered by Medicare Advantage
Massage therapy is a popular, relaxing, hands-on method of kneading and applying pressure to soft tissues. It can work wonders to help relieve pain and stress in the body. If you have Medicare Advantage, you’re in luck – because it covers health and wellness services that were not covered by original Medicare (parts A and
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The older we get, the higher the chance that a seemingly minor event can send us to the hospital. In fact, one out of five falls in older people results in serious injuries, like a head injury or broken bones. While care for these kinds of injuries is relatively routine in the hospital, there is
Read MoreHow Can Value-Based Medicine Help You?
Value-based care in medicine is an approach whose goal is to produce a successful health outcome for the patient, rather than just ordering and prescribing lots of tests and treatments which may not help – and indeed may be excessive and unnecessary. The doctor gets rewarded financially for helping a patient get healthy and stay
Read MoreWhat Is Value-Based Care and How Does It Work?
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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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 MoreFAQs About Medicare Services
Medicare is no doubt a godsend to seniors 65 years and older and younger people living with qualified illnesses or disabilities. Nonetheless, it can be a source of confusion for potential and new beneficiaries, leaving them with a lot of questions about its services and requirements. Whether you are new to Medicare or a potential
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Palm Medical Centers welcomes you to our blog and invites you to browse around for the latest news in primary care and specialty medical services. Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. Palm Medical Centers is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in
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