September 26 Briefing on Malnutrition to Highlight Need for Medical Intervention
09/22/2016September 22, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Congressional briefing on "The Growing Crisis of Malnutrition in Older Adults," organized by the Academy...
September 22, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Congressional briefing on "The Growing Crisis of Malnutrition in Older Adults," organized by the Academy...
April 19, 2017 CHICAGO – As malnutrition costs rise for older Americans, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a coalition of senior...
During the month of September, the Academy spotlights malnutrition to increase awareness and underscore the role that RDNs and NDTRs play in...
The CMS has approved inclusion of the Malnutrition Quality Measures into two QCDRs for RDNs to participate for 2020 in the MIPS.
Learn about coding for malnutrition and its impact on hospital reimbursement.
Using one standardized screening tool to identify adults who may have malnutrition (undernutrition) increases the likelihood of an accurate diagnosis and...
Using the evidence-based tools and resources, RDNs and NDTRs can help assess, document, diagnosis and treat clinical malnutrition in a variety of...
While the current prevalence of U.S. children who experience acute or chronic undernutrition is unknown, the impact of malnutrition on outcomes is...
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and its Foundation, are opening new opportunities for collaboration between Academy members and communities...
10/06/2020 - In response to the Office of Inspectors General's July 2020 Report on hospital inpatient claims for severe malnutrition, the Academy...
MQii is advancing evidence-based, high-quality and patient-driven care for those who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Avalere Health and Defeat Malnutrition Coalition engaged in multi stakeholder Dialogues focused on malnutrition...
The Academy requested increased points for malnutrition under the Patient Driven Payment Model and incorporation of the Academy's electronic clinical...
The Academy and several organizations responded to an OIG report on its findings from an audit of FY16 and FY17 hospital inpatient claims including diagnoses for severe malnutrition.
Malnutrition is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among older adults.
One major outcome of malnutrition is stunting – low height for a child's age, which affects almost half of children in Latin America.
Identifying and treating malnutrition can be especially challenging when assessing special patient populations.
It is the position of the Academy that, based upon current evidence, the Malnutrition Screening Tool should be used to screen adults for...
The CMS postponed the final classification of Malnutrition Diagnostic Codes for hospital payment purposes in the final IPPS rule for FY 2020.
The Defeat Malnutrition Today Coalition is holding an educational webinar on November 13 featuring speakers from Ohio, Massachusetts and Florida...