"Supporting Nutrition Through Transitions of CareMedical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)"*
Presented by Carly Léon
Director of Healthcare Policy and Payment
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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SUMMARY: Supporting Nutrition Through Transitions of Care Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based, patient-centered service provided by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) that is often delivered over multiple sessions to manage nutrition-related conditions and improve health outcomes. As patients transition between care settings—whether from one facility to another or from a facility to home—ensuring the continuity of the nutrition care plan and ongoing access to MNT is critical. This is especially true during acute and subacute care discharge, where patients should be referred to MNT services to maintain consistency in care. Unfortunately, many patients and caregivers struggle to understand their health benefits and the importance of MNT. Care management plays a vital role in facilitating referrals and coordinating transitions. Starting in 2025, a new care pathway will streamline this process—ensuring patients and caregivers can fully utilize MNT services.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the Definition and Application of Medical
Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
2. Enhance Patient and Caregiver Awareness about MNT
and Payer Benefits
3. Support the Continuity of Nutrition Care Throughout
Transitions of Care
SPEAKER BIO: Carly Léon is the Director of Healthcare Policy and Payment for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In this role, she collaborates with both government-funded and private payers to address issues impacting access and payment for services provided by registered dietitian nutritionists. Ensuring equitable access to nutrition services provided by qualified practitioners is central to her work. Carly leads efforts to increase the utilization of medical nutrition therapy throughout the U.S. health system, with a focus on integrating nutrition into value-based care. She also supports the Academy’s work with the American Medical Association’s CPT® code development and valuation processes.
Throughout her career, Carly has been involved in various advocacy and payment-related initiatives. She is excited to collaborate with like-minded colleagues as part of the Accountable Care Action Collaborative. Carly holds a Master of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, in Nutrition and Dietetics from Loyola University Chicago.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) and the National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC). ABQAURP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABQAURP is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses. This activity is designated for 1 contact hour through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-94.