MNT Provider Newsletter: December 2020
Learn what’s in store for RDN Medicare providers in 2021 and download a new toolkit designed to drive RDN referrals from primary care providers.
Release Date: December 22, 2020
Learn what’s in store for RDN Medicare providers in 2021 and download a new toolkit designed to drive RDN referrals from primary care providers.
Release Date: December 22, 2020
The MNT Provider is an essential practice management resource for registered dietitians and includes articles on business skills, technology, coding and coverage, nutrition practice guidelines, Medicare and Medicaid, and more.
Release Date: November 25, 2020
Find out if, how and when CMS's new rule requiring protected health information to be shared electronically impacts RDNs, how long CMS waivers and flexibilities have been extended as a result of public health emergency and read about the Academy's offer to support CMS auditor education on malnutrition identification in the latest MNT Provider.
Release Date: October 30, 2020
How is the Academy responding to proposed cuts to Medicare provider rates? Where can I find information on payment for MNT through medical necessity requests? How can I get a copy of the updated toolkit?
Release Date: September 1, 2020
For information on the Joint Statement released on hospital inpatient billing for severe malnutrition, a list of important FNCE® 2020 Sessions you won’t want to miss, and more, read the latest issue of the MNT Provider.
Release Date: August 1, 2020
Learn about the new end date for the current public health emergency, the new Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage and tutorial, and the Power of Payment program.
Release Date: July 1, 2020
Read the latest MNT Provider for information on new malnutrition quality measures for MIPS reporting via Qualified Clinical Data Registries, the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020 and the future of telehealth flexibilities under Medicare.
Release Date: June 1, 2020
Find out how to maximize revenue by managing claim rejections and denials, why not all telehealth parity laws are created equal and where to access a set of MNT business practice tools in the latest MNT Provider.
Release Date: May 1, 2020
Policies and regulations continue to evolve during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Learn about expanded flexibilities for FQHCs & RHCs, emergency relief funding for RDN Medicare providers, and a free webinar addressing recent updates in delivery and payment.
Release Date: April 1, 2020
Have questions about providing telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic? Need help staying informed about delivery and payment changes impacting RDNs as a result of COVID-19? Read the latest issue of the MNT provider for important news, frequently asked questions and resource links to up to date information.
Release Date: March 1, 2020
Making an informed choice about participating in Medicare can make a big difference in revenue and practice. Determine the best option for you and your practice and learn about the Payment Matters Program in the February 2020 issue of the MNT Provider.
Release Date: February 1, 2020
Learn about new opportunities for RDN Medicare providers in 2020, get information on a free Medical Nutrition Therapy Works for Seniors webinar and toolkit, and find out how to check your 2020 MIPS eligibility.
Release Date: January 1, 2020
This Handbook provides foundation knowledge and suggested supervised practice experiences to help interns become competent in this area.
This resource offers two sets of worksheets and calculators to understand the investment, costs, and potential revenue streams of diabetes prevention programs and becoming a supplier of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.
This resource offers a worksheet and calculator to understand the investment, costs, and potential revenue streams of becoming a Medicare Supplier of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.
This Medicare fee rate chart provides the 2020 reimbursement rate for MNT services per unit in all U.S. localities.
Resources to aid registered dietitian nutritionists in providing Medicare Part B MNT services.
Learn about Advanced Beneficiary Notices and when to use them with your Medicare clients.
Want to become a Medicare provider? This tool summarizes the steps in the process.
Use this simple checklist as part of your performance improvement program to ensure your systems are in place to properly deliver MNT services to Medicare beneficiaries.