{"id":5964,"date":"2022-10-30T22:01:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T03:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekcblog.com\/?post_type=engage&p=5964"},"modified":"2022-10-30T22:01:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T03:01:11","slug":"fall-2022-add-years-to-your-life-and-more-life-to-your-years-with-a-pcp","status":"publish","type":"engage","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blog\/engage\/fall-2022-add-years-to-your-life-and-more-life-to-your-years-with-a-pcp\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2022 – Add Years to Your Life, and More Life to Your Years \u2013 With a PCP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You have a primary care provider, right? Congratulations, you\u2019re on the road to better health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent studies show that people who see their primary care provider (PCP) live longer. Your PCP is your partner in health, and is there to help you manage your day-to-day health. This healthcare professional will get to know you \u2013 and your medical history \u2013 inside and out. A PCP is trained to look after your overall wellness, manage chronic illnesses, and help keep you on track with necessary screenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your PCP can be a physician, nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant. You should be able tell your PCP anything \u2013 so choose one you trust and feel a connection with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your PCP monitors your health through the years, they\u2019ll be in tune with your overall wellbeing. If anything changes, they\u2019ll be the first to know. A PCP can identify issues like cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious disease, respiratory disease, substance use, or violence. This can go a long way towards lengthening \u2013 and even saving \u2013 your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Benefits of Having a PCP <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. They\u2019ll look after your health <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A PCP provides proactive preventive care and helps to manage and control chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and arthritis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You can lower healthcare costs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining your good health is the best way to avoid bigger, more costly healthcare issues. Regular PCP visits cost far less than visits to the ER. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You\u2019ll save time <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your PCP can address multiple issues in one appointment. They can often provide a checkup, screening, and any immunizations in just one visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. They\u2019ll guide you through the healthcare system <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you ever need specialized care, your PCP can refer you to the right specialist. What\u2019s more, they\u2019ll coordinate with specialists throughout your care journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You\u2019ll have a trusted health advocate <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your care is in the hands of someone who knows your whole story. The more your PCP knows you, the better they can care for you and positively impact your health for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One PCP, Two Important Yearly Visits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Annual Physical Exam \u2013 For checking overall health and uncovering any problems. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your PCP will physically examine you in order to gauge how your body is performing. Based on what\u2019s learned, your provider may order tests to discover or rule out possible health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Annual Wellness Visit \u2013 For preventing disease or disability. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At this yearly preventive visit, you\u2019ll fill out a health risk assessment. Your answers allow your PCP to identify risk factors, suggest appropriate preventive services, and create a personalized prevention plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also earn $25 through the Members Rewards program for getting an Annual Wellness Visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Healthy to Have a PCP. Here\u2019s How to Find One.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can connect you with a PCP. Call Customer Service at 1-866-508-7140<\/a> <\/strong>(TTY 711). We can also help you if you\u2019re looking to change PCPs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to\u00a0medicarebluekc.com\/find-care<\/a>, then search for Providers by Name or Specialty.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources: jamanetwork.com, National Institute on Aging<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5018,"template":"","engage_categories":[],"class_list":["post-5964","engage","type-engage","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFall 2022 - Add Years to Your Life, and More Life to Your Years \u2013 With a PCP - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Fall 2022 - Add Years to Your Life, and More Life to Your Years \u2013 With a PCP - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"You have a primary care provider, right? Congratulations, you\u2019re on the road to better health.  Recent studies show that people who see their primary care provider (PCP) live longer. 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