Expanding Access to Nutrition Therapy Services in Medicare
This bill aims to broaden the scope of medical nutrition therapy services covered by the Medicare program. It will allow more individuals with various chronic conditions to access dietitian support, potentially improving their health and quality of life. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2023.
Key points
More conditions covered: Medicare will cover nutrition therapy for individuals with obesity, hypertension, heart conditions, cancer, HIV, and other ailments, not just diabetes or kidney disease.
Wider range of providers: Nutrition therapy can be provided not only by physicians but also by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and for eating disorders, by clinical psychologists.
Potential health and financial benefits: Improved access to nutrition therapy may help prevent, manage, and treat chronic diseases, potentially reducing the need for more expensive medical interventions in the future.
Expired
Citizen Poll