Common use of Preventive Health Services Clause in Contracts

Preventive Health Services. a) Preventive health services means care and services to avert disease/illness and/or its consequences. There are three (3) levels of preventive health services: 1) primary, such as immunizations, aimed at preventing disease; 2) secondary, such as disease screening programs aimed at early detection of disease; and 3) tertiary, such as physical therapy, aimed at restoring function after the disease has occurred. Commonly, the term "preventive care" is used to designate prevention and early detection programs rather than restorative programs.

Preventive Health Services. a) Preventive health services means care and services to avert disease/illness and/or its consequences. There are three (3) levels of preventive health services: 1) primary, such as immunizations, aimed at preventing disease; 2) secondary, such as disease screening programs aimed at early detection of disease; and 3) tertiary, such as physical therapy, aimed at restoring function after the disease has occurred. Commonly, the term "“preventive care" ” is used to designate prevention and early detection programs rather than restorative programs.