Living Well Blog Filter Results By Allergy/Immunology Bone Health Brain Health Concierge Medicine Dermatology Diagnostic screenings Diet & Nutrition Emotional Wellbeing Endocrinology Geriatrics Gut Health Heart Health Infectious Disease Insurance & Medicare Lifestyle Longevity MDVIP Clinical Studies MDVIP Wellness & Prevention Model Men's Health Personalized Medicine Preventative Medicine Prevention Primary Care Sleep Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter How Health Insurance Works with MDVIP June 28, 2022 If you’re joining an MDVIP-affiliated practice, you may be wondering how the program works with commercial health insurance and Medicare. The answer: Commercial insurance and Medicare work the same in MDVIP-affiliated practices as they do in traditional primary care practices.Your MDVIP-affiliated… See more 5 Things to Know About MDVIP June 28, 2022 MDVIP has been connecting doctors and patients for more than 20 years, providing a model of care where members and their physicians have time to actually work together. MDVIP focuses on preventive care and forming meaningful connections that can lead to better health outcomes.Started in 2000 by… See more Does Medicare Cover Telemedicine? July 19, 2021 Medicare coverage for telemedicine visits is relatively new. Traditionally Medicare has paid for such visits in a limited way. But the coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic, has changed all of that. Why? Many primary care physicians are using telemedicine appointments in lieu of traditional in-office… See more Choosing the Right Medicare Supplement Plan By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES October 13, 2019 THIS BLOG WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED ON OCTOBER 1, 2019.If you’re a Medicare enrollee, October is your reenrollment month. Should you be considering a Medicare supplemental insurance?Medicare supplement insurance plans (or Medigap policies) are sold by commercial insurance companies to help… See more 4 Tips to Help You Save on Prescription Medications By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES October 11, 2019 More than 80 percent of Americans consider prescriptions drug costs to be unreasonable, according to a recent survey conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation. It’s such a concern that it’s become an important area of health policy. The good news is you don’t have to wait for legislative action to… See more 2020 Medicare Supplement Plans October 9, 2019 Medicare Supplement BenefitsA… See more How to Switch to a New Medicare Plan During Open Enrollment By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES October 15, 2018 Fall Open Enrollment Period for Medicare kicks off October 15th. This is the time of year when current Medicare enrollees can select or change Medicare benefits.If you’re on a Medicare plan, evaluate your current plan to make sure the coverage and costs fit your needs. To help you, your Medicare… See more Chronic Conditions & Medicare - How to Prepare for Uncovered Costs By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES October 9, 2018 The number of Americans with a chronic condition continues to rise as the American population grays. About 85 percent of older adults have at least one chronic condition and 60 percent have two, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chronic conditions… See more How to Prevent Medicare Prescription Claims Denials By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 10, 2017 Have you ever had a prescription claim denied by Medicare? It can be stressful and scary. You need your medicine – but it’s too expensive to pay for all of it out-of-pocket — which is why you have coverage to begin with. It can be frustrating too because the denial… See more How to Select the Right Medicare Prescription Drug Plan for You By Sean Kelley September 12, 2016 If you’re on Medicare and take prescription drugs, this won’t surprise you: The costs of medications are rising fast. Up an estimated 12.6 percent in 2014, prescription drug costs are projected to rise by an average of 7.3 percent annually, according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services… See more Leave this field blank