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Updated AFMC Provider Reference Guide AFMC has updated our Provider Reference Guide. The Guide is designed to assist contracted providers and their office staff in the administration of AFMC’s network plans.
Whenever you have a question about any aspect of AFMC’s operations, first check the appropriate section of the Guide.
If you don’t find the answer to your question, contact us. We are always willing to help.
Note: The guide is in a secure area of the AFMC Web site. You must be a registered AFMC Web site user to access this information. Register.
Change in AFMC's Web site Log In AFMC has changed the location and title of the link to sign into secure areas of this site (secure areas are noted with a padlock icon).
The link is now called "Log In" and has been re-located to the top right of the page.
Pleasecontact us if you have any problems logging in, accessing information or need help reactivating your account.
Renewal Season begins September 1, 2010 for Individual & Group Providers - Start your 2011 Membership Renewal online today!Wise Healthcare Choices At AFMC, we are passionate about finding better ways to improve the health and wellness of the communities we serve. Partnering with you to help you recieve the right care, at the right time and in the right place - and with the best information - is essential for success. Using tools to better understand and manage your health helps you become a more informed and active healthcare consumer. These tools can also enhace the partnership with you and your healthcare providers.
We've put together the information below to help guide individuals through the healthcare process. It will help your and your family stay healthy; provide tools to help you communicate more effectively with your healthcare providers; and provide guidelines for deciding when and how to treat your illnesses or when to seek professional medical care.
Happy Health!
NEW -Food safety while hiking, camping and boating. Outdoor activities are popular with Americans nationwide. The fresh air and exercise revives the spirit and the mind. Hiking, camping, and boating are good activities for active people and families, and in some parts of the country you can enjoy the outdoors for 2 or 3 seasons. In many cases, these activities last all day and involve preparing at least one meal. If the food is not handled correctly, foodborne illness can be an unwelcome souvenir. Tips on keeping food safe while spending time outdoors.
Healthy Weight – It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle! When it comes to weight loss, there's no lack of fad diets promising fast results. But such diets limit your nutritional intake, can be unhealthy, and tend to fail in the long run. The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't about short-term dietary changes. It's about a lifestyle that includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and balancing the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses. One way to begin your weight loss journey is to measure your weight. The CDC has put together a BMI – Body Mass Index test, available on line. Use this calculator for adults, 20 years old and older.
Cancer Surviorship. Millions of Americans are cancer survivors, living with, through, and beyond cancer. As the number of cancer survivors grows, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with partner organizations to help survivors throughout their cancer experience. Read more.
Your Checklist for Good Health! What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors. Men's Checklist. Women's Checklist
Having problems with your hearing? Hearing problems are more common than you think. Learn about HearPO, a hearing care discount program that makes hearing-aid services accessible, as well as affordable. Read HearPO's Quarterly Newsletter.
Healthcare for the Next Generation Healthcare can be confusing. To help you better navigate and understand managed care plans and how they impact you, we've gathered some facts together. Read more.
Family Health Portrait Create your family health history. It can help identify whether you have higher risk for some diseases. It can also help your health care practitioner recommend ways to reduce your disease risk and look for early warning signs of disease.
The health tips/information/educational flyers listed above and throughout this Web site are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a doctor or healthcare professional, or a recommendation for any particular treatment plan. Like any other data, the information may become out of date over time. It is important that you rely on the advice of a doctor or a healthcare professional for your specific condition.
