AZ Care Network Welcome, Intel Connected Care AZ Members!
Important Announcements and Reminders:
- Connected Care Member IDs were mailed out in December. If you did not receive your new ID card, please contact the Connected Care Concierge Center by calling 1-800-974-4517.
- Flu shot reminder: With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, this vaccine is even more important this year.
- Many physicians in your network now offer scheduled visits by telephone or video. View the list of participating providers offering telehealth services.
- Learn why Intel employees choose Connected Care AZ as their healthcare plan.
8 Things to Do When You See a New Doctor
Get the most out of your visit with a new doctor by following these tips. Showing up prepared helps you and your doctor ask the right questions and leads to a more productive appointment.
Before your appointment:
1. Get a copy of your medical records
2. Prepare a list of medications
3. Gather your family’s health history
4. Know your immunization history
5. Make a list of questions you have
During your appointment:
6. Ask about after-hours care
7. Request a wellness evaluation
8. Schedule your next visit
Featured Doc Talk
If you feel and look healthy, do you actually need to go and get an annual physical? The short answer is YES! Dignity Health’s Dr. Christopher Swales talks about issues that you may not be able to identify if you don’t go to your annual physical and screening.
Why Connected Care?
Lower Cost, Higher Value
Connected Care members enjoy lower deductibles, co-insurance percentages, and out-of-pocket maximums compared to other plans. In addition, only Connected Care members enjoy 100% coverage on preventive care and certain preventive medications. See a list of covered medications here.
Hospitals and Facilities Across the Valley
Who is Arizona Care Network?
Arizona Care Network (ACN) is the group of doctors and other healthcare providers who are in-network for the Connected Care AZ health insurance plan option. Our doctors and care facilities work together to improve the health of members and reduce costs by actively coordinating care for patients. We commit to:
- Improve the health of our patients with quality care in the best care setting for their situation
- Enhance the patient experience because consumers have many choices and we must earn their business
- Manage the rising cost of care by working as a team, communicating effectively, and reducing costly duplication of services
- Increase provider satisfaction because our doctors and other care givers need to be healthy themselves to deliver good healthcare
This is our Quadruple Aim and everything we do is focused on improving in each of these four areas.
Connected Care is available in Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Northern California and provides quality healthcare to more than 38,000 employees and their enrolled dependents. This represents 32% of Intel’s U.S. employees and their families with 94% satisfaction.
Care Coordination Can Support Your Overall Health
If you or a dependent are managing a chronic or complex illness, ACN is here to help. Our Care Coordination team works closely with your doctors and you to help manage your condition with the goal to reduce the likelihood of hospitalization and help you achieve your best health.
For ACN Care Coordination needs, call: 1-800-974-4517
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Our men’s health checklist was created to help you track whether or not you are current on the annual health screenings recommended for your age group. Check out the list below, which includes a print-friendly version so you can better manage your health and talk to your doctor about any exams that you are behind on.
Note: This checklist is not meant to replace the advice of your doctor.
Annual Physical Exam Checklist for Men - AZ Care Network
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Check out the tests and screenings that are recommended for men to ensure you are current on the recommended health exams for your age group.About 11 million Americans over 12-years-old need vision correction and many eye issues can go unnoticed. Regular dilated eye exams are key to protecting your eyesight. Learn more about keeping an eye on your vision: bit.ly/3qtpvNz #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth
January is the perfect time to jumpstart your health and wellness for the rest of the year. Check out the article below from our partners at Dignity Health Medical Groups to get a doctor's advice for better health in 2022.
Resetting Your Health in the New Year
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Christopher Swales, MD, a family medicine physician with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, shares how to jumpstart your health and wellness in the new year.
Colon cancer is the 3️⃣rd most common cancer in the U.S., however, the 5-year survival rate is 90.6 percent when caught early.
Top 3️⃣ benefits of colorectal cancer screenings:
⏰ Detect precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer
💊 Find cancer early, when treatment works best
🔎 Identify signs of cancer when you do not have symptoms
If you are over the age of 45 and have not received a colorectal cancer screening, schedule an appointment with your doctor today. Learn more about this important screening in the article below.👇
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer Screenings - AZ Care Network
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The earlier colon cancer is caught, the better. Protect your health by getting your colorectal cancer screening when your doctor recommends.
Annual physical exams are essential to keep your body healthy and identify any signs of illness early on. The women’s health screening guidelines in the article below will ensure you stay current on recommended screenings for your age group.
If you are an ACN member who needs to establish care with a primary care provider, you can use the Find-A-Doc tool on our website. Need help scheduling an appointment? Contact our concierge at 602.406.7226.
Annual Health Screenings Checklist for Women - AZ Care Network
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Annual exams are crucial to keep your body healthy and identify signs of illness early. Women can use these guidelines to stay current on health screenings.
As a result of many women getting regular Pap tests, the number of cases of cervical cancer and the number of deaths from cervical cancer have decreased significantly in the U.S.
The two most important things women can do to prevent cervical cancer include:
💉 Get the HPV vaccine, which protects women against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.
🔍 Get screened regularly to detect precancerous cells early.
Learn more about how to prevent cervical cancer: bit.ly/32Y4vVZ
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
Congratulations to our partners at Abrazo Community Health Network on this exciting expansion in the West Valley. We appreciate your commitment to providing exceptional care and we are looking forward to seeing how this medical campus serves the needs of the Buckeye community.Abrazo is pleased to announce that it has acquired land in Buckeye that will be developed into a future medical campus. Plans for the 27-acre property near the southwest corner of I-10 and Verrado Way include a medical office building, ambulatory services and an acute care hospital.
A new Abrazo Health campus will allow our network to invest in critical services and scale that meets the area’s needs. We see this as a long-term commitment to serve as a health care anchor for current and future residents of the West Valley.
Groundbreaking for the initial phase of the Buckeye campus is planned for 2022, and additional details will be shared at a later date. We are proud of all of our employees and providers, and our supportive governing board members, for their commitment to caring for and serving our communities.
Abrazo is well-positioned to grow and we are excited about the future of all of our medical campuses across the Valley.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Smoking can be a hard habit to kick, but the impact on your overall health is immense. So immense that your body begins recovering just 20 minutes after quitting.
We've compiled reasons for you to stop smoking, the benefits, and ways to stop in the article below. Commit to quit in 2022 - your health depends on it. You've got this! #Resolutions #newyear
3 Motivations to Squash Smoking in 2022 - AZ Care Network
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Many people know the risks, dangers, and harm cigarette smoking can cause, yet are stuck in an addictive pattern that is hard to break. If that is you, we're here to help.Well it can be done , i did it cold turkey in 1964 am now approaching 96.
I pretty much quit 36 years ago..
Horrible habit ended half my family..
I quit when Mom got COPD
Testimonial ! I quit a 2 0r 3 pack a day in 1964, and i have been nicotine free for about 57 years, and i did it cold turkey, "CHEERS" as i approach my 96 birthday in a few weeks
When the holidays are over and the New Year is upon us, we are often faced with unexpected hurdles when it comes to dealing with grief.
Join our partners at Phoenix Children's at the event below to participate in activities and discussions meant to help process feelings and preserve memories. RSVP by calling 602-933-0253 by tomorrow, Dec. 29.
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Gathering with loved ones over the next couple weeks? Our partners at Dignity Health Medical Groups have provided tips from Dr. Cudahy in the post below. Watch the video to get a doctor's advice on how to stay healthy while spending time with friends and family this holiday season.
Do you have a friend or family member who is living with Alzheimer's disease? The National Institute on Aging - NIH has compiled a list of activities you can do with your loved one to spend meaningful time together.
Activities To Do With a Family Member or Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease
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Find suggestions for activities that family members and friends can do with their loved one's with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.The doctors and care facilities who are part of ACN are highly committed to improving health outcomes and enhancing the patient experience. You can use our Find a Provider tool to search our network of over 6,000 providers and locate a doctor near you. Convenient, high-quality care is just a few clicks away. Get started by clicking the link below.👇🔍
Find a Provider - AZ Care Network
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Use our Find a Doc tool to quickly locate a primary care provider, hospital, or urgent care center near you.
Our partners at Abrazo Community Health Network shared the video below discussing treatment for certain types of strokes and brain aneurysms.
Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? It's important to act F.A.S.T because the treatments that work best are only available if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within the first 3 hours of symptoms. Learn more about acting F.A.S.T: bit.ly/3pSCMhi
Type 2 diabetes most often develops in adults over age 45, but it is becoming more common to see children, teens, and young adults developing it.
Join the American Diabetes Association at their Facebook live event taking place tomorrow, December 15th at 5 pm MST. They will be discussing topics including:
⛓ Links to prediabetes and diabetes
👩💻 Effects of a sedentary lifestyle
🧬 Role of genetics
➕ and much more!Join us for a Facebook Live event on Dec. 15 at 7 pm ET on the ADA Facebook page about preventing obesity and type 2 diabetes. Hear from our experts on topics such as risk factors of type 2 diabetes, links to prediabetes and diabetes, effects of a sedentary lifestyle, what role genetics plays, weight management history, motivation and triggers, and other issues that may indicate they are tracking towards developing type 2 diabetes. Learn what ADA Resources are available to help you on your journey.