S 1536
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021, expands Medicare coverage to include medical nutrition therapy services for a wider range of conditions. Currently, these services are limited to individuals with diabetes or kidney disease. This legislation extends coverage to people with obesity, eating disorders, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illnesses like hypertension, dyslipidemia, and gastrointestinal diseases. The goal is to improve health outcomes and potentially reduce healthcare costs by incorporating nutrition therapy into standard care.
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Angus S., Jr. King
Debbie Stabenow
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