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Break nutrition barriers for patients with chronic kidney disease
UnitedHealthcare·Nephrology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Network News
Effective date
May 14, 2026
We identified it
Jun 3, 2026
Summary
UnitedHealthcare has issued guidance encouraging providers to address nutrition barriers for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Providers should assess food access, affordability, and support systems, and direct members with social needs to UnitedHealthcare Member Services for community resource connections.
Action Required
Clinical staff should incorporate questions about food access, affordability, and support systems into CKD patient visits. When social needs are identified, direct patients to UnitedHealthcare Member Services. Review National Kidney Foundation resources (NKF Nutrition Hub and Eating Well with Kidney Disease on a Limited Budget) to enhance patient counseling.