Fresno Geriatric Medical Group

12/05/2023

It's the holiday season so take advantage of Medicare's Chronic Care Management (CCM) services and spend more time with your family instead of at the hospital. This medical service was created to help patients work with healthcare professionals to create a personally tailored care plan. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, make sure to talk to your doctor about this service.

If you don't have a primary doctor, schedule an appointment with us at: https://www.fresnomd.com/contact/

For more information, visit: go.cms.gov/ccm

10/26/2023

Here are some resources that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services provides. If you are struggling living with diabetes, then these infographics can help you.
All plans in Marketplace and many other plans must cover preventive services without charging you a copay or coinsurance. Covered services include, but are not limited to:
• Blood pressure screenings
• Cholesterol screenings
• Diabetes (type 2) screenings

Visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/what-marketplace-plans-cover/ to learn more about what your plan covers.

10/25/2023

It's almost the end of the year. Make sure to take advantage of your Annual Wellness Visit and schedule an appointment with your primary care physician!
If you are looking for a new physician, contact us at: https://www.fresnomd.com/contact/

09/20/2023

National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month

In 2021, 48,183 people died from su***de. That translate to about 1 death every 11 minutes. This number completely disregards the amount of people that think about or attempt it. According to the CDC, it is estimated that “12.3 million American adults seriously thought about su***de, 3.5 million planned a su***de attempt, and 1.7 million attempted su***de.” Thoughts of su***de can affect people of all ages. It can be a totally debilitating disease or something that is secretly carried around. That's why it is important to seek professional help if you are experiencing these types of negative thoughts. Su***de doesn’t only affect you, but also your loved ones. The shock of losing you can make your loved ones have negative thoughts and create a cycle of depression. You are important and by actively seeking help for yourself, you will be helping those around you.

If you or a loved one is experiencing mental distress, call or text 988. Don’t be afraid to bring this up with your doctor. They may have a couple mental health professionals to recommend for you.

Learn more about the stats at: https://www.cdc.gov/su***de/facts/index.html

05/09/2023

On May 11, 2023, the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 is ending. For people with Medicare, only a couple of things will change:
- Medicare will continue to cover COVID-19 vaccines for no cost.
- Medicare will not cover over-the-counter (OTC) tests.hen ordered by a doctor.
-Medicare will not cover over-the-counter (OTC) tests.
- Telehealth services will continue through December 31, 2024.

For people not enrolled in Medicare, there will be similar changes:
- COVID-19 vaccines will be free for now.
- COVID-19 tests may not be covered by insurance. You will have to consult with your insurance provider about this.
- COVID-19 treatments will remain free until current supplies run out. Once they run out, the price of the medication will be determined by the manufacturer and you insurance coverage.

Even though the Public Health Emergency is ending, it is still important to exercise caution. COVID-19 is still active, and thousands of new cases pop up each week. The difference now is that you may have to pay more money for treatment.
Stay up-to-date on your vaccines to decrease your chances of getting COVID and increase your chances of staying healthy.

Sources:
- https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/end-of-phe.html #:~:text=May%2011%2C%202023%2C%20marks%20the,public%20health%20data%20will%20expire.

Learn how Medicare is addressing 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) & what precautionary steps you can take to stay safe & healthy. Official Medicare site."