My men’s health program goes beyond urology. It’s about overall men’s performance and vitality. In addition to addressing traditional men’s health conditions like low testosterone, erectile dysfunction and prostate issues, this program also looks at related risks like heart disease, the number one cause of death among men. Each year, you’ll take part in the MDVIP Wellness Program which includes comprehensive advanced testing and screenings designed to identify men’s health issues earlier.
This men’s health program is compatible with most health savings and flexible spending accounts. Check with your plan administrator.
The men’s health wellness program includes advanced hormone, cognitive and physical testing. It includes VO2Max, which allows your doctor to see how you stack up from a physical performance perspective. VO2Max is the gold standard for fitness and longevity. Your physician will also look at your body composition, a more accurate form of screening than BMI or weight. It can tell you how much of your body is fat, water and muscle and calculates resting metabolic rate. There are a battery of other important screenings and blood tests tailored to men’s health.
Your men’s health physician offers conveniences like same- and next-day appointments and is available after hours for urgent health needs. They are your first call for performance and vitality issues. And your men’s health physician also has time to offer personalized care focused on prevention and early intervention.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP-affiliated physicians use the Wellness Program Plus to help prevent little things from becoming big things – working to help patients enjoy life and be healthier. Those who value their health will appreciate having a closer doctor-patient relationship. Because MDVIP-affiliated physicians have smaller practices, they have more time for you, so you can receive the individualized care and service you deserve. Physicians offering the Plus program have a different set of testing to choose from than physicians in the traditional program; this testing looks at additional health risks.
Yes, your MDVIP affiliated physician will cover primary care and our Women's Health Program. The extensive diagnostics performed in the Women’s Health Program cover important primary care areas, including cardiovascular health, stroke, diabetes, hearing, sleep, mobility, fitness and emotional well-being. Couple that with the annual women’s health screenings for gynecology, bone health and hormone testing – and patients can get the best of both worlds in one office.
The MDVIP Women’s Health Program is only for women and focuses on the unique health needs of women. Physicians offering the women’s program are typically gynecologists and offer gender-specific testing, including hormone and bone-health screening as well as pre- and perimenopause services. Patients in both styles of practices receive preventive screenings and tests from the MDVIP Wellness Program, but the specific tests and screenings may be different.
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.