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Medicare

A U.S. federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)

Often called the 'Welcome to Medicare' visit, it is a one-time preventive physical examination covered by Medicare Part B during the first 12 months a beneficiary has Part B.

Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)

A yearly visit covered by Medicare that focuses on developing or updating a personalized prevention plan, rather than a full physical exam. It aims to prevent disease and disability based on a patient's current health and risk factors.

Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation

A process to determine if a reported penicillin allergy is accurate, involving a review of reaction history, patient education, and potential referral to a specialist for further testing.

Antibiotic Stewardship

Coordinated programs and efforts to improve the appropriate use of antibiotic medications, aiming to enhance patient health outcomes and reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Title XVIII of the Social Security Act

The specific part of U.S. federal law that created and governs the Medicare program.