Common use of Preventive Care Clause in Contracts

Preventive Care. Preventive care means care and services to avert disease/illness and/or its consequences. There are three (3) levels of preventive care: 1) primary, such as immunizations, aimed at preventing disease; 2) secondary, such as disease screening programs aimed at early detection of disease; and 3) tertiary, such as physical therapy, aimed at restoring function after the disease has occurred. Commonly, the term "preventive care" is used to designate prevention and early detection programs rather than restorative programs. The following preventive services are also included in the managed care Benefit Package. These preventive services are essential for promoting wellness and preventing illness. MCOs must offer the following: - General health education classes. - Pneumonia and influenza immunizations for at risk populations. - Smoking cessation classes, with targeted outreach for adolescents and pregnant women. - Childbirth education classes. - Parenting classes covering topics such as bathing, feeding, injury prevention, sleeping, illness prevention, steps to follow in an emergency, growth and development, discipline, signs of illness, etc.

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Samples: Wellcare Health Plans, Inc., Wellcare Health Plans, Inc., Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.

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Preventive Care. Preventive care means care and services to avert disease/illness and/or its consequences. There are three (3) levels of preventive care: 1) primary, such as immunizations, aimed at preventing disease; 2) secondary, such as disease screening programs aimed at early detection of disease; and 3) tertiary, such as physical therapy, aimed at restoring function after the disease has occurred. Commonly, the term "preventive care" is used issued to designate prevention and early detection programs rather than restorative programs. The following preventive services are also included in the managed care Benefit Package. These preventive services are essential for promoting wellness and preventing illness. MCOs must offer the following: - General health education classes. - Pneumonia and influenza immunizations for at risk populations. - Smoking cessation classes, with targeted outreach for adolescents and pregnant women. - Childbirth education classes. - Parenting classes covering topics such as bathing, feeding, injury prevention, sleeping, illness prevention, steps to follow in an emergency, growth and development, discipline, signs of illness, etc.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.

Preventive Care. Preventive care means care and services to avert disease/illness and/or its consequences. There are three (3) levels of preventive care: 1) primary, such as immunizations, aimed at preventing disease; 2) secondary, such as disease screening programs aimed at early detection of disease; and 3) tertiary, such as physical therapy, aimed at restoring function after the disease has occurred. Commonly, the term "preventive care" is used to designate prevention and early detection programs rather than restorative programs. The following preventive services are also included in the managed care Benefit Package. These preventive services are essential for promoting wellness and preventing illness. MCOs must offer the following: - General health education classes. - Pneumonia and influenza immunizations for at risk populations. - Smoking cessation classes, with targeted outreach for adolescents and pregnant women. - Childbirth education classes. - Parenting classes covering topics such as bathing, feeding, injury prevention, sleeping, illness prevention, steps to follow in an a emergency, growth and development, discipline, signs of illness, etc.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.

Preventive Care. Preventive care means care and services to avert disease/illness and/or its consequences. There are three (3) levels of preventive care: 1) primary, such as immunizations, aimed at preventing disease; 2) secondary, such as disease screening programs aimed at early detection of disease; and 3) tertiary, such as physical therapy, aimed at restoring function after the disease has occurred. Commonly, the term "preventive care" is used to designate prevention and early detection programs rather than restorative programs. The following preventive services are also included in the managed care Benefit Package. These preventive services are essential for promoting wellness and preventing illness. MCOs must offer the followingfollowing : - General health education classes. - Pneumonia and influenza immunizations for at risk populations. - Smoking cessation classes, with targeted outreach for adolescents and pregnant women. - Childbirth education classes. - K-I9 • Parenting classes covering topics such as bathing, feeding, injury prevention, sleeping, illness prevention, steps to follow in an emergency, growth and development, discipline, signs of illness, etc. • Nutrition counseling, with targeted outreach for diabetics and pregnant women. • Extended care coordination, as needed, for pregnant women. • HIV counseling and testing.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Managed Care Model Contract (Amerigroup Corp)

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Preventive Care. Preventive care means care and services to avert disease/illness and/or its consequences. There are three (3) levels of preventive care: 1) primary, such as immunizations, aimed at preventing disease; 2) secondary, such as disease screening programs aimed at early detection of disease; and 3) tertiary, such as physical therapy, aimed at restoring function after the disease has occurred. Commonly, the term "preventive care" is used to designate prevention and early detection programs rather than restorative programs. The following preventive services are also included in the managed care Benefit Package. These preventive services are essential for promoting wellness and preventing illness. MCOs must offer the followingfollowing : - General health education classes. - Pneumonia and influenza immunizations for at risk populations. - Smoking cessation classes, with targeted outreach for adolescents and pregnant women. - Childbirth education classes. - Parenting classes covering topics such as bathing, feeding, injury prevention, sleeping, illness prevention, steps to follow in an emergency, growth and development, discipline, signs of illness, etc.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.

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