A couple discusses their health care with a provider. Photo courtesy UCHealth.
Understanding Medicare coverage of preventive medicine, which focuses on promoting health and wellness and preventing illness and disease, is essential. As the population ages, preventive care and services like health screenings are especially important for older adults who face an increased risk for health issues.
Often concerned with cost, more than half of the nation’s seniors aren’t up to date with preventive care recommended by their doctor. But skipping these visits could come at the price of an individual’s health; effective treatment for illness and disease often depend on timely diagnosis.