“Distinctive nutritional requirement” refers to the clinical need for a specific nutritional intake (compared to the intake of healthy populations) which may exist by reason of abnormal physiological manifestation or physical impairment* associated with a disease or condition, the dietary management of which results in clinically meaningful improvements, including but not limited to nutritional status, […]
The Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC) is pleased to support the Protecting Home Oxygen Medical Equipment (HOME) Access Act of 2017 (H.R. 4229). This bipartisan legislation is needed to offer sustainable access to quality Durable Medical Equipment (DME), particularly for those individuals in rural areas. HNC represents the manufacturers of enteral nutrition formulas, parenteral nutrition solutions, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ms. Judy ReinEditor in ChiefFood and Drug Law JournalFood and Drug Law Institute 1155 15th Street NW, Suite 910Washington, DC 20005 Re: Response to Burnett B and Levy R, “Proposed Industry Best Practices in Development and Marketing of Medical Foods for the Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases while Awaiting Regulation” Dear Ms. Rein, The […]
