Renal Disease

Report: Medicare should cover nutritional counseling for chronic conditions

December 20, 2011

Medicare should reimburse for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) — or consultations with a registered dietician — to prevent and treat chronic health conditions such as hypertension, obesity, cancer and renal disease.
 

Medicare may pay dialysis centers based on performance

July 29, 2010

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a rule that would create a pay-for-performance system for end-stage renal disease facilities.