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Legislative & Public Policy Issues
What EVERY Registered Dietitian in Oncology Nutrition Can Do for Public Policy
Public policy involvement is important now more than ever!
It is the responsibility of every oncology dietitian to be involved with public policy! If we are not there lobbying for Registered Dietitians, who will?
Be the voice of Registered Dietitians, The Food and Nutrition Leader.
During this time of healthcare reform, we must advocate for medical nutrition therapy for oncology patients now. Familiarize yourself with healthcare reform issues. Learn about the Essential Benefits Package of the State Health Insurance Exchange in your state.
When given the opportunity, tell policy makers you are a Registered Dietitian and let them know what you do! Many people are not aware that many of the nutrition services provided to oncology patients by a Registered Dietitian are not covered by insurance companies. Tell them that this is our greatest challenge to getting access to people who need our services the most!!
Remind policy makers that Registered Dietitians practice evidenced-based nutrition.
Continue to monitor www.oncologynutrition.org for updates.
Watch the ON-DPG electronic mailing list for "ACTION ALERTS."
Contact Nicole Fox, ON-DPG Public Policy Representative, at nfox@nebraskamed.com.
To track the status of congressional bills and see how your congressional representatives are voting:
· Visit http://thomas.loc.gov/ or http://www.govtrack.us/
· Write a letter to your Senators and Representative or call their office requesting their support of nutrition related legislation. Find their contact information at www.house.gov and www.senate.gov.
Other ways to spread your message:
1. Write articles for hospital newsletters, newspapers in your hometown, blogs, etc.
2. Think about who you have access to that might affect policy. Connect with people you know that have influence at the local, county, and state government.