Setting Fees
Many factors should be considered when setting fees, including fixed expenses, variable costs, the number of services hours and the local market. Read More
Smart Business Practice and Management
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers members resources to effectively manage the 'front and back office" demands of the work. This section provides information, resources and tools that can help ensure compliance with laws and regulations as well as encourage good business practice. Read on for more specific information about HIPAA and Medicare.
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Medicare Updates
Get the latest information on medical nutrition therapy and any updates that could affect your MNT services. Read More
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HIPAA and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Covered entities, such as health care professionals, are required to be in compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations for use and disclosure of patient and client information. Read More
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HIPAA Changes: The Omnibus Rule
Learn what all RDNs need to know about the 2013 changes to HIPAA compliance. Read More
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Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)
The Academy provides information for other associations in regards to Diabetes Self-Management Training programs and related resources. Read More
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Items to Consider when Establishing an RDN/MD Partnership
When contemplating entering into an arrangement with a doctor, a registered dietitian nutritionist should know about the laws and coding issues involved. Read More
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Advanced Beneficiary Notices for Medicare MNT Benefit
Registered dietitian nutritionists who are participating in the Medicare program as providers for MNT for diabetes and non dialysis kidney disease should understand and use appropriate forms. Read More
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Acknowledgement of Privacy Notice Example
Under HIPAA privacy regulations, covered entities must distribute a Privacy Notice to all patients and clients and obtain written acknowledgement. Read More
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RDN Considerations for Participating in the Medicare Program
Registered dietitian nutritionists must review how they provide services to individuals in order to comply with Medicare regulations, and needs to be considered before they particate. Read More
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Sample Nutrition Coverage Referral Forms and Patient Policies
These sample financial and patient policies are provided as examples for RDNs to use in their practice. Read More
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Risks of Providing Free MNT
Registered dietitian nutritionists need to be aware of the possible risks associated with providing free nutrition services to the community. Read More
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CMS Notices and Regulations
The Academy has condensed these important documents, notices and regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for dietetics professionals in practice. Read More