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Expenses

Determine the direct and indirect expenses of providing medical nutrition therapy. Remember to consider some less obvious expenses such as marketing, scheduling appointments, documentation, training, office space, and supplies. Several Journal articles explore this topic:

• "Contract basics: What a dietitian should know" (2004 (4)).
• "Understanding and negotiating access contracts with insurers and complementary networks"  (2002; 102 (2) 187-189).
• "Tips for contract negotiations and establishing MNT rates" (2001; 101 (6):624-626).
• "Building your business--Setting your fees: A cost-based approach" (1997; 97 (supplement 2): S129-S130)
• "Practical and legal considerations of private nutrition practice" (1995; 95:21-29).

• Dietetics Practice Business References

Click the link above for a list of helpful articles, publications and external web sites that can assist RDs to understand and apply key business aspects to become a successful MNT practitioner.