Comprehensive team-based patient care is a proven method to improve clinical outcomes and reduce health care costs. In fact, studies have shown that medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by RDs leads to reduced hospital admissions for patients with diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases. Clinical improvements related to nutrition counseling include a decrease in the need for medication usage and an increase in reported self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) among patients with diabetes.
A Registered Dietitian adds a multidimensional skillset to the medical team. Referring patients with nutrition-related chronic diseases such as hypertension, disorders of lipid metabolism, heart failure, gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic kidney disease, obesity, and diabetes is a valid strategy to help patients manage the disease state with greater success than with medications alone. Evidence-based interventions administered through outpatient nutrition counseling can lead to significant changes such as reductions in HbA1c and BMI.
Begin Again Nutrition currently accepts Medicare and United Healthcare as well as HSA and FSA cards. For other insurance companies where we are considered out-of-network providers, we create superbills to assist our patients in being reimbursed for nutrition counseling services. We use the HIPAA-compliant Simple Practice platform for secure telehealth nutrition consultations and thorough documentation in their EMR.
A referral to an RD is a win for your patient and for your practice! We also offer nutrition education classes which can be administered at your San Diego area office location or as a webinar. Please connect with us for partnership opportunities to improve clinical outcomes.
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