Medicare
Comprehensive Advance Care Planning
Plan for Tomorrow—Today
Advance Care Planning at No Cost to Aspire Patients
At Aspire Family Medicine, we care deeply about your health—today and in the future. That’s why we’re offering no-cost health care planning services to our Medicare patients through our trusted partner, Iris.
Creating an advance care plan ensures your medical wishes are known and respected. Whether you’re in great health or managing chronic conditions, it’s never too early to have a plan in place.
What to Expect with Iris:
- A phone or video appointment—typically under 60 minutes
- Guidance to document your health care preferences
- Optional involvement of your loved ones or caregivers
- Review and updates to any existing advance directive documents
- A completed copy sent securely to your Aspire care team
Want to get started now, learn more, or opt out?
Call Iris at 1-800-845-2081
We believe you’ll find this service both professional and empowering.
— Aspire Family Medicine
The Importance of Medication Adherence
Taking medications exactly as prescribed is one of the most effective ways to manage chronic conditions, prevent complications, and stay healthy—especially for Medicare patients. At Aspire Family Medicine, we understand that keeping up with prescriptions can sometimes feel overwhelming, but staying on track with your medications can significantly improve your quality of life.
Why medication adherence matters:
- Reduces hospitalizations and emergency room visits
- Helps control conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease
- Improves long-term outcomes and independence
- Ensures you get the full benefit of your treatment plan
We’re here to support you. During your visits, our care team will review your medications with you, answer questions, and help simplify your routine if needed. If you’re having trouble affording or managing your medications, let us know—we may be able to help with alternatives, 90-day refills, or delivery options.
Your health is a partnership. Let’s work together to keep your treatment plan on track.
Kidney Care Management Program
Specialized Support for Medicare Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Aspire Family Medicine partners with VillageHealth, a care coordination and management program by DaVita Integrated Kidney Care, to support Medicare patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stages 4 and 5.
With over 20 years of experience and impact across 50 states, VillageHealth provides comprehensive, personalized care to help patients manage CKD and related conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure.
What VillageHealth Offers:
- A dedicated team of multi-lingual Registered Nurses and care coordinators
- Development of a personalized care plan based on your health goals and medical needs
- Help managing medications and comorbidities
- Support navigating insurance, accessing medications, and coordinating dialysis access
- Coordination with your primary care provider and nephrologist—or help finding one if needed
- Transition planning for dialysis or conservative care (not limited to DaVita facilities)
- Enrollment in Kidney Smart, a nationally recognized CKD education program
Eligible patients will receive a welcome packet, introductory phone call, and continuous support throughout their kidney care journey.
VillageHealth is here to help you live well with kidney disease—every step of the way.
Managing Hypertension
Managing High Blood Pressure: A Key to Better Health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common—and most serious—chronic conditions affecting Medicare patients. Left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other life-threatening complications. At Aspire Family Medicine, we prioritize blood pressure control because it’s one of the most effective ways to save lives and improve long-term health.
Why It Matters:
- Hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke
- Controlling blood pressure reduces the need for costly emergency care and hospitalizations
Our approach includes:
- Personalized treatment plans and regular blood pressure monitoring
- Support with medication adherence and overcoming cost or access barriers
- A coordinated care team focused on strong communication and consistent follow-up
- Education and tools to help patients manage hypertension at home
Your blood pressure numbers matter. And so does having the right team to help you manage them.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
What is a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits are once-a-year, prevention-focused visits where the patient and care team work together to support the patient’s continued health and well-being.
Assessment of patient risk factors and support systems, wellness education, and discussions about advanced care planning are all integral parts of the AWV.
How is a Medicare AWV different than a Physical Exam?
When Medicare developed Value-Based Care programs, they created a specific visit type, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, in order to promote routine screenings and access to preventive services among Medicare beneficiaries.
Unlike an annual physical exam (PE), the Medicare AWV focuses on:
- Coordinating care
- Providing regular screenings
- Developing a personalized preventive services plan
- Communication with patients about current health conditions
