It is incredibly important to maintain Medicare telehealth flexibilities. Please submit the form on there post! Telehealth services have not only improved access to care for seniors and underserved communities but have also allowed registered dietitians to effectively do our jobs. Through telehealth, we provide critical services such as Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), which helps patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. These services are vital for improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and empowering patients to take control of their well-being.
?? Action Alert ?? ?? Medicare’s temporary authority to broadly cover telehealth services is set to expire at the end of 2024 unless Congress takes action to extend these flexibilities. ? The Academy urges members of Congress to prioritize a Medicare telehealth extension before the end of the year to ensure continued access to essential telehealth services, including Medical Nutrition Therapy. ?? You can add your support by telling your representatives to extend the current telehealth flexibilities with our action alert: https://lnkd.in/gamz2BaD #eatrightPRO #dietetics #dietitian #nutrition #RDN #rdchat