Screening for domestic violence is one of the eight free preventive care tests patients can get at no cost under the part of health care reform that came into effect this week. Advocates say that will improve women’s health and save everyone money in the end. Laurie Thompsen, with the Coalition Against Domestic Violence, says that when doctors ask the right questions and get their patients to seek help when they need it, the amount of domestic violence goes down, and women and teenagers stay healthier:
In a push to improve preventive medical care, under healthcare reform, insurance companies can no longer charge for many basic screenings, including the domestic violence screening. The national domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE.
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In a push to improve preventive medical care, under healthcare reform, insurance companies can no longer charge for many basic screenings, including the domestic violence screening. The national domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE.
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