Jul 3, 2009
Preventative Health Care Measures can save Billions
We are living much longer then our grandparents did. Preventative health could not be more important to us due to this simple fact. Without it we could suffer in our later years. Not to mention preventative care tends to make us lead healthier lives.
Annual preventative care can detect problems in our health. Many times catching it before it has become chronic. These exams are excellent ways of seeking out problems and getting them corrected fast.
I know not all disease can be prevented, but early detection has its benefits! Heart disease is a perfect example. Take Phil, Phil hated going to the doctor. He only went if an emergency occurred. Will one did he fell down at work with a heart attack. If Phil had been proactive he could have discovered the disease earlier and made changes to manage it.
Think about the money Phil would have saved. If only he had caught it early he could have been motivated to change his diet and exercise to ward off the chronic effects of the disease. Man the money he could have saved. Can you imagine how much his hospital bills came to?
The thought process is that it is way cheaper to treat an acute disease rather then chronic. This is why many believe that preventative medicine is the answer to healthcare reform. The healthcare industry could save billions if everyone was proactive with their health.
Experts say that only about 10% of people that have preventative benefits utilize them. That number is staggering! It is one of the most important benefits you may have. And did you know your insurance company usually pays 100%. That tells me they know the facts! They know how much it saves in the big picture.
Some ways you could promote a healthier lifestyle is to stop smoking, limit alcohol use and get some excercise. Call today and schedule your annual preventative exam. Not only will it contribute to goo d health it can save you bundls of money!
You can use your good health commitment to be a hining example for many people. They will see and appreciate what you have done. You may even change a life besides your own. And then take a much deserved vacation with the money you save yourself.
