As we step into 2025, the new year is a chance to embrace healthy living. For seniors and other Florida residents who are ...

Annual visits are generally more comprehensive than a sick visit or routine follow up and should be given a longer time slot in the clinician’s schedule. Be clear when requesting an annual visit to ...

In an effort to identify early signs of decline and implement strategies to help older adults age successfully, the Saint Louis University Gateway Geriatric Education Center has developed resources ...

The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare ...

The start of a new year gives older adults with a Medicare health plan an opportunity to think ahead and make a difference in their future.

This is called a “social determinants of health risk assessment,” and it is free as part of the Wellness visit. Medicare also covers expanded mental health care, such as intensive outpatient ...

There are several parts of Medicare with different costs and levels of coverage. Learn more here. The star system is one way Medicare rates the quality of Medicare Advantage (Part C) and ...

If you're on Medicare, your annual wellness visit could serve as an important clue for the early detection of cognitive decline. The data shows that you could detect cognitive decline up to 76 ...

or Medicare Part C, will also be receiving some updates. Part C plans come from private companies and can offer extra coverage, such as vision, hearing, dental and health and wellness programs.

Medicare will soon negotiate prices for 15 more drugs as part of an effort to reduce costs for seniors and people with ...

Seniors pay about the same or slightly less out-of-pocket for services under Medicare Advantage compared to traditional ...