Medical Nutrition Therapy
Through our partnership with Conway Regional, we are able to offer more services. Below are different ways to help with health & wellness, reach out to our partner, and get the expert advice you need.
Medical Nutrition therapy can be the first line of treatment or prevention of chronic disease. Medical Nutrition Therapy, or MNT, is an evidence-based approach to treating certain chronic medical conditions through the use of individualized nutrition plans and lifestyle changes.The nutrition plan is ordered by a primary care physician and provided by a Registered Dietitian or RDN.
Insurance Coverage
Medical nutrition therapy is covered by a variety of insurance plans. Under the Medicare Part B Program, you can receive nutrition services to help improve your health. Medicare Part B covers medical nutrition therapy for diabetes and kidney disease. You may be eligible for at least three hours of medical nutrition therapy services in the first year of care and two hours each additional year. If you have private insurance, check with your insurance plan for specific medical nutrition therapy coverage details. Your plan may cover nutrition counseling for a wide variety of chronic conditions and health concerns, such as heart disease, hypertension, and obesity.
Conditions Treated with Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
- Kidney Disease
- Weight Management
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol or High Triglycerides)
- Celiac Disease
- Underweight
- Gastroparesis
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- and more…
Referral
Ask your doctor if a referral for medical nutrition therapy is right for you. With a physician's referral, you can make an appointment to see the RDN at Conway Regional's Wellness Education Department.
If you have more questions about Medical Nutrition Therapy services, contact the Wellness and Diabetes Education Department at 501-932-3236, by email at [email protected] or visit the main hospital in Conway Regional Health System Building 2.