WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Susan Collins issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy Act. This legislation would expand Medicare beneficiaries' access to Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), a cost-effective method to treat obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and other chronic conditions. The bill would also allow more types of providers to refer patients to MNT, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, and psychologists.
"Medical nutrition therapy is an effective strategy for improving disease management and prevention among older Americans," said Senator Collins. "By expanding Medic...