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House panel clears bill licensing dietitians and qualified nutritionists for medical nutrition therapy
Summary
The House Finance Committee voted to send HB12‑20, a bill licensing dietitians and certified nutrition specialists for medical nutrition therapy, to Appropriations after adopting clarifying amendments.
The House Finance Committee voted to refer House Bill 12‑20, a measure to license dietitians and qualified nutritionists for medical nutrition therapy (MNT), to the Committee on Appropriations with a favorable recommendation after debate and amendment.
Supporters including registered dietitians, board‑certified nutritionists (CNS), public‑health officials and local public health agencies told the committee licensure will enable dietitians and qualified nutritionists to bill insurance, improve patient access to evidence‑based nutrition therapy, and allow providers to work “at the top of their scope.” Several witnesses described personal or professional cases where patients could not access…
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