Accessing enteral nutrition (EN) through durable medical equipment (DME) providers often hinges on one critical factor: medical necessity. Yet payer requirements, documentation standards, and coverage rules can make the process complicated for both clinicians and patients.

In this episode, host Christina Rollins sits down with Kim Iles and Brittany Buchholz to unpack how DME suppliers determine coverage, clarify what constitutes medical necessity, and explore how policies differ across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.

🎙️ Whether you’re a dietitian, healthcare provider, or advocate, you’ll gain practical strategies to document effectively, work with DME providers, and ensure patients receive the EN support they need. This episode was recorded on 9/17/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Learn more at dnsdpg.org.

Are you a dietitian interested in telehealth, cross-state licensure, or expanding your RDN practice? In this episode, Christina Rollins talks with Charla Burill from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to unpack how the Dietitian Licensure Compact could transform the way dietitians work and improve patient access to care.

Listen now to learn what it means for clinical dietitians, telehealth providers, and nutrition support specialists — and how you can advocate in your state.

This episode was recorded on 9/3/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.

Learn more at www.dnsdpg.org.

Enterocutaneous fistulas present one of the most complex challenges in clinical nutrition—and parenteral nutrition often plays a central role in management. In our latest episode, we’re joined by Vanessa Kumpf, PharmD, leading expert in nutrition support, to discuss evidence-based strategies, real-world decision-making, and how to optimize outcomes for these high-risk patients.

🎙️ Hosted by Christina Rollins, this conversation covers:

• When and how to initiate parenteral nutrition

• Managing high-output fistulas and fluid/electrolyte balance

• Navigating complications and multidisciplinary care

• Transitioning to enteral/oral feeding when appropriate

• Practical insights for clinicians working in acute and home care settings

Whether you’re a dietitian, physician, pharmacist, or nurse, this episode offers valuable tools to support your practice. This episode was recorded on 8/18/25.