Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002
National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP)SupportAdvocacy
Summary: The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) supports making the Malnutrition Care Score (MCS) a mandatory measure in the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program for FY 2027. They argue that systematic malnutrition screening in hospitals is essential for improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and creating a pathway for patients to access community-based nutrition services.
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