{"id":82,"date":"2026-05-11T14:40:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluekcstg.wpengine.com\/resource-center\/?p=82"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:40:58","slug":"importance-of-your-annual-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/importance-of-your-annual-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of your annual exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a Blue KC member, you\u2019ll see the \u201cannual exam&#8221; getting a lot of airtime. And for good reason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your annual exam lets your&nbsp;primary care provider&nbsp;(PCP) keep tabs on your overall wellness, hear your health concerns, and prevent issues down the line. 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