Editor’s Note: We connected with primary care physician Dr. John Schloff with ArchWell Health to learn about their innovative approach in supporting patients that have Medicare Advantage plans from major companies like United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana, and Devoted Health Plans. The address on Venice Island is 543 Tamiami Trail S. Please call 941-202-6102. Learn more at ArchWellHealth.com.
Dr. Schloff, please introduce ArchWell Health. ArchWell Health provides primary care services to adults over 60. ArchWell Health’s goal is to keep you healthy over the long term, and not just when you’re sick. We do this by spending more time with patients and having a full care team devoted to your personalized care plan. And we are more than a traditional doctor’s office. We also host classes and activities like chair yoga, Zumba, bingo and crafts.
What’s the cost of membership? There’s no cost to join ArchWell Health. Our patients are members and a valued part of our community.
What are some of the other benefits with ArchWell Health? Many older adults feel rushed at their doctor’s appointment. Sometimes, they only have 5 to 10 minutes with their doctor. That isn’t what our members experience at ArchWell Health. Our Value-Based Care model allows members to have longer appointments with plenty of time to discuss their concerns. We also provide members with the full range of primary care support under one roof. Services include regular checkups and preventative health screenings, nutrition education, lab work, vaccinations, social work appointments, and cardiology telehealth appointments. We also offer 24-hour phone support, same day sick appointments, transportation to and from appointments if needed, and referrals to specialists.
Who are the local primary care physicians for the Venice location? Dr. Dennis Charette and I provide clinical care for our patients. We both enjoy working with older adults and taking the time to provide them with quality care which includes answering their questions. ArchWell Health values the importance of the doctor patient relationship.
Where are your other locations in Florida? We now have ArchWell Health clinics in Sarasota, Bradenton, Clearwater, Dunedin, New Port Ritchey, and Holiday. We’re excited to have 10 locations across Florida’s Gulf Coast by early 2024.
How do you support health education? We have a large and comfortable activity room for hosting classes and talks focused on disease prevention and management, healthy living and wellness. These group activities are a fun way for our members to meet others in their community and engage with the ArchWell Health care team. Our events are also open to the public.
What’s the next step? New patients 60 or older can schedule a new member appointment online at archwellhealth.com/get-started or by calling 941-202-6102.
