Public Policy & Legislation
Recent Developments
RD's commented on behalf of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association or ADA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Essential Benefits Listening Sessions held in 10 regions across the U.S. The message was to urge the coverage of MNT in the Essential Health Benefits of Affordable Care Act. ADA's message HHS.
updated 12/10/11
Resource Areas
ADA’s Policy, Initiative and Advocacy Office (PIA) Government Relations Contacts
How to contact your Legislator and Members of Congress
Recent DCE Public Policy Updates
Online Resources
Important Articles
ACCORD Lipid Paper (New Engl J Medicine, March 14, 2010)
ACCORD Blood Pressure Paper (New Engl J Medicine, March 14, 2010)
Editorial re ACCORD Results (New Engl J Medicine, March 14, 2010)
American Dietetic Association’s Federal Legislative Priority Issues 2010
American Dietetic Association’s State Legislative Priority Issues 2010
American Dietetic Association’s Summary: 2010 What does Federal Health Care Reform Mean for People with Diabetes
ADA’s Health Care Reform: What Does the Final Bill Mean to You as a Provider of Nutrition Services?
Summary of the new health reform law March 23, 2010
Side-by-side comparison of major health care reform proposals March 23, 2010
ADA’s Public Policy & Advocacy Report – Executive Summary January 2010
ADA’s Strategic Plan Roadmap, effective June 2008
Academy Diabetes Education Program News - December 2009
American Dietetic Association’s Priority Legislative Issues 2008
American Dietetic Association’s White Paper
Landmark Diabetes Discrimination Decision