Letter From ADA President re: CMS Obesity Coverage

We are sure you have heard about the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning coverage for Intensive Behavioral Counseling for Obesity. While CMS’ decision was expected, the announcement has drawn the attention of ADA, registered dietitians and health care advocates across the country and rightfully so. In this email, we would like to review ADA’s involvement in the process that led to CMS’ decision, update you on the opportunities this decision creates for us; and detail our Association’s next steps – including what every individual member can do to expand our ability to provide reimbursed MNT services under Medicare. Are you ready to take action? We say, let’s own this thing!…

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Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN 2011-2012 President American Dietetic Association Patricia M. Babjak Chief Executive Officer American Dietetic Association