In the 1700s, American politician Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” His sage advice initially applied to fighting fires. But today it applies across the board, especially when it comes to maintaining good health.
Medical professionals have embraced Franklin’s philosophy, emphasizing the benefits of preventive health tests that often can identify signs of potential disease or other medical problems. And the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of healthcare screenings with its requirement that most insurance plans pay for preventive care.
As the American workforce ages, preventive care options are an important tool for early detection of possible health problems. But scheduling these important screenings often is dependent upon a referral from a physician’s office. View full article »
