Massachusetts H1288 ensures equal payment rates for telehealth and in-person medical nutrition therapy services.

Massachusetts H1288 amends various sections of the General Laws to establish telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. It mandates that payment rates for medical nutrition therapy delivered via interactive audio-video technology and audio-only telephone be no less than those for in-person methods. This applies to providers of behavioral health services and medical nutrition therapy. The bill defines "Medical Nutrition Therapy" as nutrition care services, including counseling, provided by licensed dietitians/nutritionists for disease or condition management.

Massachusetts H1288 ensures equal payment rates for telehealth and in-person medical nutrition therapy services.

Massachusetts H1288 amends various sections of the General Laws to establish telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. It mandates that payment rates for medical nutrition therapy delivered via interactive audio-video technology and audio-only telephone be no less than those for in-person methods. This applies to providers of behavioral health services and medical nutrition therapy. The bill defines "Medical Nutrition Therapy" as nutrition care services, including counseling, provided by licensed dietitians/nutritionists for disease or condition management.