This session will highlight the critical role Registered Dietitians play in improving patient outcomes and strengthening integrated care delivery. We will demonstrate how structured collaboration among Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Consultants, and Primary Care Providers enhances communication, continuity, and overall quality of care. The presentation will also address financial sustainability by outlining effective billing strategies and approaches for navigating diverse insurance requirements and payor mixes. Real‑world patient outcomes and data will illustrate the measurable clinical and economic benefits of embedding dietitians within interdisciplinary teams. Together, these insights will underscore the value of a fully integrated model that supports whole‑person care.
Kate Sandoval Mejia
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32686448/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jhn.13217
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10639107/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33280180/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776302