Name
How dietitians are revolutionizing healthcare: A holistic approach
Description

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.

Co-Authors
Briana Davis
Kate Sandoval Mejia
Content Level
Intermediate
Tags
Prevention, Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Team-based care
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Identify the barriers and solutions to utilizing dietitians in primary care clinics for financial sustainability.
Objective 2
List 3 benefits of integrating registered dietitians for the patients and the medical providers
Objective 3
Discuss the importance of preventative care for decreasing overall healthcare costs.
Content Reference 1

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32686448/

Content Reference 2

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jhn.13217

Content Reference 3

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10639107/

Content Reference 4

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33280180/

Content Reference 5

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776302