Preventive care encompasses a range of medical services and practices designed to prevent illnesses before they start or detect health problems early when they are most treatable.
It includes:
The goal of preventive care is to maintain an individual’s health and well-being by avoiding or minimizing the impact of diseases, rather than treating them after they have developed.
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), patients may qualify to receive preventive care at no additional cost.
Preventive care improves the quality of life and extends life expectancy. By focusing on the early detection and prevention of diseases, it helps to significantly reduce the burden of chronic diseases and decrease healthcare costs associated with advanced treatments and hospitalizations.
Preventive care empowers individuals to take control of their health through education and lifestyle modifications, promoting healthier communities.
Insures that healthcare resources are used more efficiently, by reducing the demand for emergency care and specialized treatments.