A pet wellness exam is a routine veterinary visit focused on preventive care and the early detection of health problems, not just treating sickness. These exams establish a crucial health baseline, ...

Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H. Women’s Wellness / Reproductive Health / Acne / Adolescent Medicine Sophia Yen, M.D., M.P.H., is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder ...

When most of us think of an annual doctor visit, we typically think of the annual physical, the kind we’ve generally received that might have been paid out of pocket but that is more recently covered ...

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

Cigna and MDLive have joined forces to offer virtual wellness exams with the hope that these visits will serve as an on-ramp for patients who rarely interact with the healthcare system. Cigna members ...

When Beverly Dunn called her new primary care doctor’s office last November to schedule an annual checkup, she assumed her Medicare coverage would pick up most of the tab. The appointment seemed like ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Our excellent insurance allows for a yearly wellness visit at no cost. My regular copay is a very reasonable $10. So, the cost is not the real issue. For the past few years, after my ...

More than 10 years after it was established as part of the Affordable Care Act, fewer than 20% of Medicare patients are getting an annual wellness visit (AWV) — that dedicated primary care encounter ...

Preventative and wellness care are key to keeping pets healthy and avoiding costly emergencies. Learn what happens during a wellness exam, how often to schedule checkups, and simple ways to ...

YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. — Sherrie Wiles hadn’t had a physical for about five years. The 73-year-old grandmother hasn’t had any serious health concerns and just didn’t feel the need. Then late last year ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Our excellent insurance allows for a yearly wellness visit at no cost. My regular copay is a very reasonable $10. So, the cost is not the real issue. For the past few years, after my ...