Health Net: Wellness Visits Can Help Maximize Health
21 Ottobre 2015 - 6:30PM
Business Wire
Health Net, Inc. is on a mission to bring wellness visits into
the spotlight so preventive care takes center stage in the lives of
Americans. Wellness visits – otherwise known as “physical exams” –
are a crucial component of whole-person care. To help with this
initiative, Health Net offers CareAlerts, customized messages that
notify members when it’s time to visit their doctor.
“Having an annual wellness visit with your doctor is an
important part of maintaining good health,” said Patricia Buss,
M.D., medical and health care services operations officer for
Health Net, Inc. “Wellness visits are particularly important for
those with chronic diseases, such as diabetes or heart disease, and
those with a family history of chronic illness or cancer.”
Health Net’s CareAlert Program
Annual wellness visits are just one way to help maximize good
health. Screenings, immunizations and other preventive health
measures also are important. This is why Health Net created
CareAlert, a member and provider alert program that notifies both
the doctor and the patient when it’s time for things like medical
screenings, medication renewals, provider follow-up visits and
immunizations.
These reminders increase the opportunity to influence healthier
behaviors and may help to reduce medical risks, such as drug
interactions and duplicate therapies. Enrollment in Health Net HMO
plans is automatic, and patients may receive CareAlerts related to
chronic condition tests, preventive care and medications, among
others.
What to Expect at a Wellness Visit
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), annual
exams are designed to check for diseases, identify future medical
concerns, update immunizations and strengthen the patient-doctor
relationship. This is a good time to bring up any medical concerns,
talk about weight issues and exercise, and ask questions about
current medications. An open discussion about general lifestyle
habits goes far in getting patients the right kind of care.
The doctor also may check blood pressure and vital signs, and
possibly conduct a gender-specific exam. In addition, he or she may
review lab tests taken prior to the appointment, and may order
additional studies, like a mammogram or a colonoscopy
screening.
Covered by Affordable Care Act
Depending on an individual’s coverage, many preventive services,
some of which may be part of a standard annual wellness visit, are
now provided free of charge as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
“Consequently,” said Buss, “cost to the patient may no longer be an
obstacle in relation to these yearly exams that can – in some
instances – truly be lifesaving.”
How to Prepare
Health Net recommends visiting the doctor with a list of
questions about your health. The answers can help patients set
health goals and plan ahead. The NIH recommends dressing in easily
removable clothing and refraining from wearing excessive jewelry.
It’s also important to:
- Bring a list of all current medications
including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and
herbal supplements
- Explain in detail any pain you’re
experiencing
- Have results in hand from any recent
tests or lab work
- Chronical hospitalizations, surgeries
and serious medical issues
- Supply contact information for
additional physicians
Medical Advice Disclaimer
The information provided is not intended as medical advice or as
a substitute for professional medical care. Always seek the advice
of your physician or other health provider for any questions you
may have regarding your medical condition and follow your health
care provider’s instructions.
About Health Net
Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) is a publicly traded managed care
organization that delivers managed health care services through
health plans and government-sponsored managed care plans. Its
mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable.
Health Net provides and administers health benefits to
approximately 6.1 million individuals across the country
through group, individual, Medicare (including the Medicare
prescription drug benefit commonly referred to as “Part D”),
Medicaid and dual eligible programs, as well as programs with the
U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Health Net also offers behavioral health, substance abuse and
employee assistance programs, and managed health care products
related to prescription drugs.
For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit Health
Net’s website at www.healthnet.com.
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