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Main Subject: Health

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

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.

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Nov. 17 2023	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

House floor actions Actions

IntroReferral

Nov. 14
2023

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.
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.

Library of Congress Actions

IntroReferral
Nov. 14 2023	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House bill HR6407-118

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

House bill HR6407-118

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

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