The annual Rankings provide a revealing snapshot of how health is influenced by where we live, learn, work and play. They provide a starting point for change in communities. By ranking the health of nearly every county in the nation,…
Medicare Provider Enrollment Process
AAAs should think strategically before requesting their own Medicare provider number (as opposed to partnering with an existing Medicare provider). Once organizations (including AAAs) become official Medicare providers, they are subject to periodic audits and other compliance requirements from the…
Medicare Advantage Is a High-Value Option for Consumers
Medicare Advantage, also called Part C, is an option within Medicare that allows Medicare-eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities to choose a private integrated managed care plan to receive their Medicare benefits, instead of receiving care through Traditional Fee-For-Service (FFS)…
Medicare Basics for RDNs
On this website, you will find information for RDNs about the benefits of becoming an Medicare provider and how to enroll in Medicare. If you’re looking for information about Medicare billing, please refer to the Academy’s page “Providing the Service…
Guide to Insurance and Reimbursement
Today’s Dietitian provides practical steps to filing claims, coding, and getting paid. Ask new private practice dietitians about one of the most challenging tasks they face in establishing their businesses, and they’ll likely wrinkle their noses and say “insurance.” Yes, getting…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health for Beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage
Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people live, work, and age that impact their health.1 They include factors such as socioeconomic status, access to health services, and the social and physical environment.2 Increasingly, health care payers, such…
Toolkit: Healthcare Policy and Practice Opportunities for Senior Nutrition Programs Part 2 – Launching an In-Home Medical Nutrition Therapy Program
Nutrition services provided by community-based organizations have been shown to positively impact the physical, mental and social well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities. Increasingly, such services are being recognized as a key component of holistic client-centered care. For…
March is National Nutrition Month
Led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month® focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year, ACL developed two graphic pieces to support our Networks…
Malnutrition: An Older Adult Crisis Infographic
The causes of malnutrition in older adults are a complex blend of physical, social, and psychological issues — from the loss of appetite due to depression to the inability to get to the store for groceries. Focusing on malnutrition in healthcare…
Nutrition Screening and Assessment in Hospital Patients: A Survey of Current Practice in the United States
Malnutrition is a major contributor to increased morbidity and mortality, leading to hospital readmissions and higher health-care costs. Current estimates of the prevalence of in-hospital malnutrition, pediatric and adult alike, range from 13%–88% depending on the patient population, disease severity, and…
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