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Physicians Health Plan of South Michigan will be transitioning its membership to Priority Health, subject to regulatory approval. |
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Physicians Health Plan of South Michigan Named One of the Best in The Nation by U.S.News & World Report/NCQA “America’s Best Health Plans” 2006 |
| For the second year in a row, Physicians Health Plan of South Michigan has been named one of the best commercial health plans in the nation by the U.S.News & World Report/NCQA "America's Best Health Plan"* 2006. |
iSave |
| PHPSM is proud to offer you iSave - our six new high deductible health plans (HDHP's). iSave features low premiums and first dollar coverage for preventive care. iSave helps you get your healthcare spending back on track. For more information, please click the title link above. |
Leapfrog |
| Leapfrog is a program to provide information about health care safety, quality and customer value. Click the title above for more details. |
Physicians Health Plan of South Michigan's Members Area
| Reminder Programs |
| PHP helps keep you and your family healthy and up-to-date with our reminder programs. |
| Children's Health |
| PHP will send you helpful reminders when it's time for your children's immunizations, along with an immunization chart to help you keep your children on track. Be sure your doctor knows about all the shots your child has received. If your child received shots at the local health department/clinic, or other health care provider, bring a copy of your record to your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor so that it can be written in your child's medical chart. |
Children Younger than 10 Years Preventative Health Guidelines ( PDF )
| Adolescent Health |
Adolescent immunizations help prevent diseases. PHP recommends all adolescents receive:
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for children and adolescents in selected states and regions and for certain high-risk groups. Consult your doctor or local public health authority. Be sure your doctor knows about all the shots your child has received. If your child received shots at the local health department/clinic, or other health care provider, bring a copy of your record to your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor so that it can be written in your child's medical chart. Patients receiving care for diabetes will receive essential eye-care and preventive information, and a diabetes test and screening schedule for reference. |
Adolescents 11-14 Years Preventative Health Guidelines ( PDF )
Young Adults 15-24 Years Preventative Health Guidelines ( PDF )
| Heart Health |
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Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do. We want to be sure you are receiving all of the tests and screenings necessary to help keep you healthy. Patients who have received care for heart disease will receive regular health care tips and information, with the tools to help track their own progress towards healthier cholesterol, blood pressure and lifestyle goals.
Clinical trials have shown that lowering your LDL cholesterol can sharply reduce your risk of a subsequent heart attack. Regular Screenings are Important
Have your blood cholesterol checked regularly, as per your doctor’s instructions. If your doctor prescribes a cholesterol or blood pressure lowering medication, be sure to take your medication as prescribed. Reducing Your Risk If your cholesterol level and/or blood pressure are high, the following tips can help you lower your cholesterol level and blood pressure, reducing your risk of heart disease. Quit Smoking. Smokers have more than twice the risk of heart attack as non-smokers.Maintain a healthy weight. If overweight, take steps to lose weight. Excess weight increases your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Follow physician recommended/prescribed exercise plan. Thirty minutes a day on most or all days of the week is often recommended. Exercise can help control blood cholesterol levels, diabetes, and obesity. Consume diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and reduced content of saturated and total fats. If you do drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Alcohol can increase your blood pressure. Please consult your doctor for the plan that is right for you. Source: American Heart Association, National Institute of Health, and National Heart, Lunch and Blood Institute.
Heart Health Downloads |
| Diabetes Health |
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Diabetes affects each person in a unique way. The sooner you catch complications related to diabetes, the more successfully they can be treated. Diabetes is a major cause of vision loss and kidney disease. If our records show that you may have received care for diabetes in the past, you will receive important reminders about necessary tests and screenings that will help keep you healthy.
Take care of your eyes and kidneys by talking to your doctor about getting a dilated eye exam, using eye drops to see the back of your eyes, and urine protein screening. Your doctor can tell you exactly when you need to have certain tests or screenings done. Bring this reminder to your doctor and work together to manage your diabetes. You Should Know
Diabetes Downloads |
| Women's Health |
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Regular checkups are important. That is why PHPSM will send you reminder cards when you are due for an appointment.
Regular mammograms should begin at age 52 and continue for every year thereafter until 64 years of age. Cervical cancer should begin at age 21 and should be continued regularly until 64 years of age. Chlamydia screening should begin at age 15 and be continued until 25 years of age. If you haven’t had a mammogram in the last year and a Pap smear in the last two, please call your doctor for an appointment today. Please take care of yourself…you’re the only one of you there is.
Women's Health Downloads |