An annual wellness visit with your patients is a valuable way to provide excellent patient experiences.
How it benefits you
You get a clearer picture of your patient’s overall well-being. Ways to do that:
- Review current specialists and referrals.
- Discuss medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, supplements and vitamins.
- Ask about balance, walking and urinary incontinence issues.
- Review physical activity level.
- Ask about mental health changes.
These details aid in recommending appropriate treatment options.
Help patients adhere to medication regimens:
- Prescribe 100-day or 90-day supplies
- Encourage mail-order programs
View our video Long-Term Supplies and Home Delivery Drive Better Medication Adherence.
How it benefits your patients
An annual wellness visit offers valuable opportunities for patients to connect with you, ask questions and receive personalized guidance about their health journey.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the purpose of the visit is to “encourage individuals to take an active role in accurately assessing and managing their health, and consequently improve their well-being and quality of life.”
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Choose List All from the Criteria drop-down menu.
An AWV must meet certain criteria. Review the guidelines here: “The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: A Tool for Planning Patient Care.”
