Food is Medicine in Clinical Care

Schedule

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC

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An educational briefing on the critical role of medical foods & oral nutrition supplements and the importance of patient access.
About this Event

Food is Medicine in Clinical Care (Educational Hill Briefing with breakfast provided)

Please join the Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC) with support from the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the National PKU Alliance for a bipartisan educational briefing on the role of oral nutrition supplements (ONS) and medical foods in clinical care, and why ONS should be recognized in food is medicine legislation. 

This event will feature clinical and policy experts and patient advocates who rely on these specialized nutrition products for survival and recovery. Policymakers and staff will gain a better understanding of the patient need for these products and the importance of policies that protect access. 


Agenda
Welcome Remarks - Hosted by the Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC)

Info: Invited Members of Congress


Clinical Perspective

Info: Dr. Eric Kossoff (Professor of Neurology & Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University)


Patient Perspectives

Info: Lillian Isabella (New York | PKU, Medical Foods) & Gaylyn Henderson (Georgia | Crohn’s Disease, ONS)


Policy Perspective

Info: Jessica O’Connell (Partner, Covington & Burling LLP)


Closing Remarks

Info: Key takeaways on protecting patient access to specialized nutrition.


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Where is it happening?

Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2075, Washington, United States

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Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC)

Host or Publisher Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC)

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