Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 11/14/2023
Actions
- 2023-11-14Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5509-5510)
- 2023-11-14Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-11-14 (00)
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023
This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services.
Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.
Cosponsors (8)
- Gary Peters (D-MI)
- Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
- Bob Casey (D-PA)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Subjects
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medicare
- Nutrition and diet
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