Rural/Urban Disparities in Utilization of Medical Nutrition Therapy to the Fee-for-Service Medicare Population
RUHRC Authors: Rhudy, C | Shin, E | Talbert, J
Publication Date: 06/03/2020
Full Publication: Rural/Urban Disparities in Utilization of Medical Nutrition Therapy to the Fee-for-Service Medicare Population
Objective
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a service in which a physician or dietitian develops a nutrition plan appropriate for a patient’s condition. MNT is important in the treatment of chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, and chronic kidney disease.
The objective of this study was to identify the utilization of MNT services in rural and urban communities by examining the population of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries in 2016.
Suggested Citation
Rhudy C, Shin E, Talbert JC. Rural/Urban Disparities in Utilization of Medical Nutrition Therapy to the Fee-for-Service Medicare Population. Lexington, KY: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center; 2020.