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If you're considering privileges for dietitians, check state laws

CMS’ 2014 final rule clarified its position that categories of non-physician practitioners could be included on the medical staff; it also enabled medical staffs to privilege registered dietitians (RD) and other nutrition professionals to order therapeutic patient diets. However, these changes and subsequent interpretation continue to serve up confusion as hospitals prepare for CMS surveys in 2015.

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