According to a 2024 study by U.S. News & World Report, a little over half of the adults surveyed have recently seen a primary care provider, and many aren’t getting the preventive health screenings and checkups they need.
By staying proactive with annual check-ups, Americans can better their chances of maintaining good health and catching potential issues before they become serious problems. These annual check-in appointments include preventive care, vaccines, medication reviews, chronic disease management, as well as mental health evaluations. So Get your annual checkup!
Our guest, Gregory Whisman, MD MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Carelon Health, shares his expertise on the importance of a regular annual physical examination.
Why get an Annual Physical?
What should be included in an Annual Physical?
By staying proactive with annual check-ups, Americans can better their chances of maintaining good health and catching potential issues before they become serious problems. These annual check-in appointments include preventive care, vaccines, medication reviews, chronic disease management, as well as mental health evaluations. So Get your annual checkup!
Our guest, Gregory Whisman, MD MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Carelon Health, shares his expertise on the importance of a regular annual physical examination.
Why get an Annual Physical?
- Create partnership with your Doctor – Your Medical Home
- Screen for a multitude of diseases
- Catch them early on before complications
- Save cost and improve health outcomes
What should be included in an Annual Physical?
- Check vital signs and blood pressure – blood pressure a “silent killer”; 90% high pressure is undiagnosed
- Check your medication list
- Check chronic conditions that may need referral
- Vaccine history – update vaccines
- Head to toe exam
- necessary screenings for diseases
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