Medical Nutrition Therapy
HRSA Service Definition
Medical Nutrition Therapy includes:
- Nutrition assessment and screening
- Dietary/nutritional evaluation
- Food and/or nutritional supplements per medical provider’s recommendation
- Nutrition education and/or counseling
These services can be provided in individual and/or group settings and outside of HIV Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services.
Program Guidance:
All services performed under this service category must be pursuant to a medical provider’s referral and based on a nutritional plan developed by the registered dietitian or other licensed nutrition professional. Services not provided by a registered/licensed dietician should be considered Psychosocial Support Services under the RWHAP.
See also:
Number of Clients Served, Units Provided, Expenditures, Cost per Client and 3 Year averaged Cost per Client (based on actual expenditures)
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Clients | 368 | 328 | 382 | 416 | 347 |
| Medical Nutrition Units | 629 | 611 | 733 | 868 | 683 |
| Medical Nutrition Dollars | $64,172 | $54,160 | $58,806 | $59,609 | $59,612 |
| Allocated Dollars | $59,444 | $59,946 | $60,531 | $59,611 | $59,612 |
| Over/ Underspending | $4,728 over | $4,786 under | $1,725 under | $2 under | $0 |
Funding by Part, and info on any other payers
| Total Part A Funds (Formula + Supp.) | MAI | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. NJ) | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. PA) | Total Part C EIS Funds (State & Local) | Total Part D Funds (State & Local) | Total Part F Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Year Allocation | $59,612 | $40,000 | |||||
| Current Allocation | $59,612 |
Consumer survey info 2017 n=392
| n | Used in the last 12 months | Needed but did not get (last 12 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | 157 | 75.2% | 24.8% |
Unmet need
For the purposes of this document, need is based on the response of a consumer when asked if there was a service they needed. MMP interviews patients in care and asks consumers if they need a service and if they receive it. Client services unit data identifies needs at the time of initial intake.
| 2016 MMP Percent with a Need | 2018 Client Services Unit Need at Intake | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | - | 1.1% |
Recipient Service Considerations
None.