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Help Older Members Age Healthfully
EmblemHealth·Geriatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth is encouraging providers to implement standardized assessments for patients 65 and older, including functional status, pain assessment, and medication documentation at every visit. This policy promotes best practices for geriatric care but does not mandate specific billing requirements or introduce new coverage rules.
Action Required
Consider implementing: Add standardized checklist for patients 65+ to capture functional status, pain status, and medications at each visit. Ensure medication lists are documented in medical records, including notation when patients take no medications. Review CDC's Still Going Strong campaign resources and EmblemHealth's Care for the Older Adult Program materials.