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MNT ACT News UPDATE: The Medical Nutrition Therapy Act – Call to Action!
The Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (H.R.3108/S.1536) was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in May 2021. At present, only MNT for diabetes and renal disease are reimbursed by Medicare, and only physicians can refer patients for outpatient MNT services. If passed, this bill would expand Medicare Part B coverage of conditions including […]
Board of Directors Recruitment
Please consider nominating candidates that may be a good fit. Self-nomination is also highly encouraged.
- President-Elect
- Secretary-Elect
- Delegate
- Director-Elect of Member Communications/Public Relations
- Director-Elect State Professional Recruitment Coordinator (SPRC) and Diversity Liaison
- Director-Elect Socials for Success
- Director-Elect of Technology
- Director-Elect of Education
- Director-Elect Nutrition Services Payment Specialist
- Nominating Chair
- Nominating Committee Member
- MDEF President Elect
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Registered Dietician/Nutritionist Perform education needs of nutrition consumers as well as meeting standards set forth by Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). Assist with maintaining compliance within the Nutrition Department.. Read more >
Part Time Outpatient Dietitian Fabulous Registered Dietitian (RD) wanted for busy, fun and inspiring private nutrition practice in Wilbraham Massachusetts working alongside other Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners and other health.. Read more >
MDEF Scholarships
For 2024, MDEF will be giving out two MDEF scholarships and one MDEF Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) scholarship to deserving nutrition students, each in the amount of $1500. Please pass along to any nutrition students or interns who may be eligible to apply!
All applications are due by May 31st