Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 11, 2021)
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
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 just happenedMay 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 11, 2021
- May 12, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 11, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House