Texts and emails could get seniors to their free checkups
NCT ID NCT06640426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether sending personalized emails and text messages could encourage more Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older to schedule and attend their free Annual Wellness Visits. Nearly 30,000 participants who had not yet scheduled a visit were included. The goal was to see if simple reminders could boost preventive care, such as cancer screenings, in older adults.
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Ascension Health
St Louis, Missouri, 63134, United States
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