American Dietetic Association

Analysis of data from a Northwestern HMO shows that the use of dietition services under Medicare Part B as specified in the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 1995 can reduce inpatient and physician service use for patients with diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease. Utilization savings appeared within the first calendar quarter and increased over time. Authors found also that the program could produce net savings to Medicare over the period analyzed (1998 to 2000) if coverage is limited to those with diseases demonstrated to show savings.

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