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S 4504 116th Congress Senate Health 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

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

Introduced: August 6, 2020 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)
Aug 6, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

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.

What's happening now August 6, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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