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Solving for Access to Preventive Care
A large majority of people living in America today have access to free Preventive Services. The most common types of healthcare insurance are Commercial employer plans or government programs such as: Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP.
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Each of these coverage options are required by the law to provide certain Preventive Services free of charge. This includes an Annual Wellness Visit with the covered individual's Primary Care Provider to include:
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a medical history review,
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screenings,
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certain indicated tests & immunizations,
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a physical exam and
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counseling to prevent future health problems.
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Why Preventive Care Matters
More than 90% of type 2 diabetes, 80 percent of coronary artery disease, 70 percent of stroke, and 70 percent of colon cancer are potentially preventable by a combination of nonsmoking, avoidance of overweight, moderate physical activity, healthy diet, and moderate alcohol consumption. This accounts for approximately 25% of all 3.2 million deaths in the United States annually.
Adolescence and young adulthood present important opportunities to improve health across the lifespan through prevention and early intervention services. Higher rates of preventive services associated with preventive visits support its clinical care value