Medicare does not provide a specialized well-woman exam like the “Welcome to Medicare” wellness visit, but covered screenings and doctors’ visits can include checkups for female health. A well-woman ...

For women in their 30s, 40s and 50s, open enrollment quietly decides whether preventive care is truly free or surprisingly expensive. Two experts break down how ACA rules work in real life, what ...

Many women assume that during their annual well woman visit, the only tests they need to worry about are a Pap smear to check for cervical cancer and a mammogram to check for breast cancer. But ...

Maintaining good health isn’t just about eating right or staying active; it’s also about being proactive with your healthcare. Regular check-ups and preventive screenings give you the power to catch ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) holds much promise—beyond ...