Insurance Coverage for Out-of-Office Nutrition Education

Year: 2019

Resolution Number: 49

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Michael Moentmann

Sponsor: Charles J. Barone II, MD

On behalf of: Wayne County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS: 1) affirm the potential for lasting behavior change through integrative nutrition education programs which consider the socioeconomic situation, health goals, culinary knowledge, and time/lifestyle constraints of its participants; (2) encourage the use of integrative nutrition education programs which consider the socioeconomic situation, health goals, culinary knowledge, and time/lifestyle constraints of its participants by all patients to prevent and manage illness; and (3) advocate for the extension of health insurance coverage to improve access to and encourage patient participation in integrative nutrition education programs which consider the socioeconomic situation, health goals, culinary knowledge, and time/lifestyle constraints of its participants.

Fiscal Note: $1,000 or more for costs related to the adoption of new or revised MSMS or AMA policy.

Resolution: View PDF for Insurance Coverage for Out-of-Office Nutrition Education

For More Information, Contact:

Rebecca Blake , Senior Director
Health Care Delivery and Education
517-336-5732
rblake@msms.org