Medical Foods

Coverage of Medically Necessary Nutrition

There is a need for uniform coverage of medically necessary nutrition for children with gastointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders. NASPGHAN is leading a national effort to improve access to medical foods and specialized formulas by requiring all public and private payers to cover medically necessary nutrition for patients with GI diseases and disorders.

NASPGHAN Communications

Resources

Partners:

The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
Help & Hope for Children with Digestive Disorders
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
JPGN Reports