WEBDec 18, 2020 · Electrical stimulation is used for muscle re-education (disuse atrophy), pain relief, reduction of swelling and healing enhancement. However, electrical stimulation is also be used in the treatment of other conditions including insomnia, depression, anxiety, weight loss, and opioid withdrawal.
WEBDevices and systems to perform pneumatic compression are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Class II devices. A large number of numbers of pneumatic limb compression devices have been cleared by the FDA through the 510(k) process for the home care setting.
WEBThe use of mechanical stretching devices is designed to provide a prolonged stretch to joints that have reduced range of motion (ROM) secondary to immobilization, surgery, contracture, fracture, dislocation, or a number of additional non-traumatic disorders.
Value-based care explained | Blue at Work - Wellmark
WEBApr 17, 2023 · What is value-based care? Value-based care focuses on high-quality outcomes and lower costs through improved provider/patient relationships and coordinated care supported by data. In addition to coordinated care and data sharing, value-based care is changing the way providers are being reimbursed.
WEB• Canthopexy for aesthetic purposes – solely to improve the patient’s appearance in absence of functional impairment • Cervicoplasty (Neck lift or tuck) – lower rhytidectomy
What to do when you need a knee or hip replacement
WEBHaving a knee or hip replacement at an outpatient facility means you don’t stay overnight. Inpatient procedures, on the other hand, require admission to the hospital. Both are safe, effective options for surgery, with steady improvements in quality outcomes.
6 tips for accommodating employees with Parkinson's - Wellmark
WEBIt's no secret — employees are spending more time at work than they are elsewhere — so your employees are going to expect a thing or two from their employer. According to SHRM.org, these are the top-six suggestions employees living and working with Parkinson's disease expect from their employer.
Types of medical and drug authorizations | Wellmark
WEBLearn about the types of authorizations Wellmark uses and the details for obtaining them. See Wellmark's authorization requirements in the medical and drug authorizations and FEP authorizations.
Benefits and services | Wellmark Advantage Health Plan
WEBOct 1, 2024 · With no deductible and many drugs covered, a plan from Wellmark Advantage Health Plan provides you excellent value for your prescription needs. We work hard to keep medication prices down, because people who take their medications as prescribed have better health outcomes.
Medical policies for providers - Wellmark
WEBView Wellmark's medical policies to determine what medical services, procedures, devices and drugs may be eligible for coverage by Wellmark health insurance.