Keywords

Annual Wellness Visit, Medicare, older adults, screening

 

Authors

  1. Hain, Debra J. PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: In 2011, Medicare beneficiaries became eligible for an Annual Wellness Visit, which includes a health risk assessment and a customized wellness or personal prevention plan. This article discusses strategies for performing the exam in a primary care setting.