The ATA Action Virtual Foodcare Coalition is designed for organizations interested in actively participating in the advocacy and policy-making process to define the integration of nutritious food into healthcare through telehealth and virtual care platforms. ATA Action is the leading voice for state and federal telehealth policy and is bringing their advocacy to advance Virtual Foodcare policies.
As a first step, ATA Action hosted thought leaders in Virtual Foodcare to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and priorities facing the healthcare system focused on programs delivering personalized dietary interventions and nutritional guidance for their patients.
The result: a coalition of healthcare leaders dedicated to Virtual Foodcare.
Please feel free to explore our resources and advocacy below and do not hesitate to reach out to info@ataaction.org with questions or if you are interested in joining the Coalition!
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ATA and ATA Action Virtual Foodcare Policy Principles
- Ensure Patient Choice, Access, and Satisfaction
- Enhance Provider Autonomy
- Expand Reimbursement and Advocate for Coverage of Tele-Nutrition Services
- Enable Nutritional Healthcare Delivery Across State Lines
- Ensure Access to Non-Physician Providers
- Expand Access for Underserved and At-Risk Populations
- Support Seniors and Expand “Aging in Place”
- Protect Patient Privacy and Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks
- Ensure Program Integrity
The ATA Policy Principles for Virtual Foodcare, inspired by the ATA Policy Principles, provide a clear framework for developing and supporting policies that promote the delivery of personalized dietary interventions and nutritional guidance within the healthcare system via telehealth platforms. This model supports the integration of healthy, nutritious food as a fundamental component of healthcare, irrespective of the patient’s location. This approach leverages telehealth and virtual care technologies to deliver food and nutritional support to maintain health, prevent disease, and manage chronic conditions. Virtual Foodcare aims to enhance health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by making expert nutritional advice and support widely accessible and effective through innovative technology.
In turn, the Policy Principles for Virtual Foodcare influenced the development of the ATA’s Policy Priorities for Virtual Foodcare. These priorities and recommendations reflect crucial areas where policy change can help expand patient access to crucial food and nutritional support via telehealth.
Resources
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ATA Policy Priorities for Virtual Foodcare »
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