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December 19, 2017

HNC Statement of Support for Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act

The Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC) is pleased to express its strong support for the Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act (S. 794). This bipartisan legislation is needed to improve the transparency and efficiency of the process by which Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) set local coverage determination policies for physician services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. These local […]

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December 11, 2017

HNC Definition of Pediatric Malnutrition

Investing in the health of our nation’s children is critically important. Towards that end, HNC is strongly committed to preventing malnutrition in children. The importance of good nutrition starts well before birth and plays a vital role in a growth and development through all life stages. This is underscored in Healthy People 2020’s description of […]

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August 11, 2017

HNC Statement on Healthcare

The Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC) represents the manufacturers of enteral nutrition formulas and parenteral solutions, supplies and equipment. HNC is committed to helping patients maintain and improve their nutritional status by raising the awareness of the impact of malnutrition on health outcomes, advocating for appropriate use and reimbursement for the delivery of nutritional care, as […]

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