Academy News
April 2012 - A message about Aetna and in-network claims
The Academy has received complaints from members about Aetna’s processing of certain in-network claims between January 2009 and the present. The complaints at issue relate to claims submitted by registered dietitians in-network with Aetna for services designated by CPT codes 97802-97804, 99401-99404, 99411-99412, G0270-G0271 and S9470 when billed with appropriate ICD-9 codes and the claim was denied by Aetna with the reason listed in the Explanation of Benefits as “these expenses are not covered because this provider is not recognized under the member’s plan definition of a physician.” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has brought this issue to Aetna’s attention. After thoughtful discussion we have reached an agreement and we are pleased to report that Aetna has agreed to reprocess these claims and make eligible for payment each such claim that is resubmitted.
The Academy thanks all members for their patience and support, as we work with Aetna to resolve this issue that has such important ramifications for members. This situation represents a vivid example of how membership in the Academy benefits dietetics practitioners, and how the Academy carefully makes use of members’ dues to simultaneously advance the profession, advocate for its members and protect and improve the nation’s health.
5/10/11
The Council on Future Practice is excited to share two new resources for member use. These two resources are:
- Dietetics Career Development Guide and related definitions for focus area, specialist and advanced practice. The Guide and definitions can be found on the Council on Future Practice web page at http://www.eatright.org/Members/content.aspx?id=7665 . The Dietetics Career Development Guide illustrates how a practitioner, regardless of focus area, can attain increasing levels of knowledge and skill throughout a career. Through life-long learning and professional development, practitioners acquire and develop skills that lead to increased competencies and levels of practice.
- The Visioning Report which projects future practice for the DTR, entry-level RD, specialist RD and advanced practice RD. We encourage you to review and consider this report as it relates to your career. This report can be found at http://www.eatright.org/Members/content.aspx?id=6442463224
Watch for future educational opportunities to assist your members for utilizing these new resources.
The Council on Future Practice works in collaboration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education to project the future practice needs for the profession of dietetics. Check out the work of the Council by visiting its web page at http://www.eatright.org/futurepractice/ .
If you should have further questions related to the petition process, please contact the Future Practice mailbox at futurepractice@eatright.org .
5/3/11
14 NEW! Individual Online Learning modules – 2010 FNCE video sessions.
Web-based: NEW! 24/7, On-Demand E-Learning Now Available!
. Fluids and Electrolytes: What the RD Needs to Know
. 2010 Presidents’ Lecture: Social Networking-Taking Communications to the Next Level
. Vitamin D: Connecting Science to Health
. Healthy Aging: Roles of Protein, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Weight Loss
. New Nutritional Approaches in the Intensive Care Unit
. Emerging Opportunities for RDs in the Restaurant Industry
. Ethics and End of Life Nutrition and Hydration
. Diet, Physical Activity and Genetics: Energy Balance for Fighting Breast Cancer
. Effectiveness of the Gluten-Free Diet in Treating Leaky Gut, Schizophrenia or Non-Celiac Gluten-Sensitivity
. Extreme Makeover: Nutrition Edition-Consumer Informatics and Technology
. The Foods Kids Aren’t Eating: Overcoming Childhood Obesity with Total Nutrition through Kids Eat Right
. Integrative Medicine in Depression and Mood Disorders: Research to Practice
. The ABCs of Diet and Autism Spectrum Disorders
. Folic Acid: Friend or Foe?
These are the selected 2010 FNCE video sessions that were captured and repurposed.
http://www.eatright.org/HealthProfessionals/content.aspx?id=8628
$19.00 Member price after the coupon code is applied during registration - $49.00 Non-Member price
1/31/11
New: ADA eMentoring System Seeks Mentors ... Like You
Becoming a mentor is one of the most rewarding ways to give to, and get something back from, the profession. When you share the knowledge and expertise you have developed through years of experience, serving as a role model is a personally rewarding experience for the mentor. It also helps prepare future practitioners and ensures a solid foundation for the dietetics profession. And mentoring couldn’t be easier with ADA’s new eMentoring system.
This new program will enable ADA members to find optimal matches based on qualifications such as geographic location, years of experience and practice area. The system will also provide comprehensive e-mentoring tools to enhance online communication between all parties.
This new online system is available to mentors today and will begin accepting applications for those seeking mentors on June 1. Before that can happen, we need you to become a mentor. If you have three or more years of experience in dietetics, please go to www.adaementoring.com and click on “Register as a Mentor.”
Thank you in advance for helping future practitioners and creating the best possible future for the dietetics profession.
Judith C. Rodriguez, PhD, RD, FADA, LDN
ADA President