Dr. James Benoit is a man palpably passionate about the long-term relationships he can develop with Medicare Advantage beneficiaries as their primary care physician. As president of Orange County's St. Joseph & St.

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced unprecedented challenges for healthcare this year. Yet as we head into 2021 and the future of health and Medicare plans, there have also been many positive lessons that will only improve patient care and overall wellness for Californians.

This Annual Election Period, Clever Care Health plan is proud to offer Medicare beneficiaries in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties access to holistic health insurance products that promote wellness and preventive care.

It's taken more than 5,000 years for Western medicine's diagnostic approach to catch up with Eastern medicine's focus on prevention. Healthcare insurers now realize the value of holistic preventative care, such as diet and exercise, to lower one's risk of disease.

Most of us know that healthcare costs under Medicare are divided into four parts: A, B, C, and D. Parts A and B comprise basic coverage, with A covering hospitalization and inpatient care, and B covering preventive services and medically necessary outpatient services.