As a provider, I know what is best for these patients and when covered, the results (i.e. improved absorption, reduced eosinophils, improved growth and weight gain) are nothing short of incredible.
I am a Registered Dietitian for GI disorders. I spend probably 10-20% of every week working on ordering medical foods for patients ...
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I take care of children with diseases of the digestive tract. Medical nutrition is often the treatment of choice for these conditions. Insurance denial is particularly frustrating in the case of a motivated child who intends to consume the prescribed nutrition by mouth but is told that he/she would require a feeding tube to have this therapy covered by insurance.
As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I take care of children with diseases of the digestive tract. Medical nutrition is often the ...
Medical Foods Coverage would greatly reduce our out of pocket cost especially at daycare, having to provide her formula for the next year will be hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Medical Foods Coverage would greatly reduce our out of pocket cost especially at daycare, having to provide her formula for the next ...