About Mary Ann - Overview

Mary Ann is a professional consultant, educator, speaker,
writer and spokesperson for the health and food industry in:

Nutrition
Diabetes Education
Health Promotion
Insurance Reimbursement

She is a registered, licensed dietitian and certified diabetes educator with an MBA in marketing.

Mary Ann has years of experience in public speaking, publishing, advanced project management and leadership positions. She is known for her excellent verbal and written communication skills and a creative spirit.

Mary Ann can successfully combine these skills and experience to meet your unique business needs, and deliver project work and comprehensive programs in these areas:

Nutrition for Consumers

Nutrition for Wellness, Disease and Weight Management Programs
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in Disease
Diabetes Education, Screening and Prevention Programs
Articles, FAQs, Ask a Dietitian, Etc. for Publications and Websites

Nutrition for Professionals

Nutrition Specialist in Marketing, Advertising and Food Product Development
Medicare MNT Program Development and Turnkey Programs
Designing Outpatient MNT Clinic
Customized MNT Forms (Clinical and Operational)
Weight Management Program
Recipe Analysis
Diabetes Education, Screening and Prevention Programs:
- DSMES Program Development
- Obtaining Recognition Certification for DSMES Program
- Developing Screening and Prevention Programs
- Articles, FAQs, Ask a Dietitian, Etc. for Publications and Websites
Medicare and Private Payer Reimbursement
- MNT and DSMES
- Blood Glucose Meters and Testing Supplies
- Insulin Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Instant A1c Testing
- Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition for Non-Hospitalized Patients
- Blood Glucose Testing Supplies Under Pharmacy Benefit Management
Employee/Corporate Wellness Program
Healthy Life Choices Wellness Program © - It's Your Life. Choose Wisely

The Healthy Life Choices Wellness Program© offers choices in the 20 different design aspects of programming so that it fits the unique business needs, available resources, and health needs of the organization's employees, members and/or customers.

A health promotion program perfect for these companies and organizations:
- Employee/worksite settings
  - Corporate
  - Manufacturing
  - Health care
  - Large and small businesses
- Academia: universities and high schools
- Membership organizations
Professional Staff Training and Support
Registered Dietitians, Certified Diabetes Educators, Physicians , Pharmacists, Social Workers, Exercise Physiologists, Clinical Nutrition Managers, Dietetic Internship Directors, School Teachers and Principals, DSMES Program Coordinators, Healthcare Administrators, Finance Personnel (Billers, Charge Master Staff), Medical Record Coders
- Medicare Reimbursement (Billing, Coding, Claims Tracking, Etc.)
- MNT and DSMES Outcomes Management Systems
- Requirements for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Recognition Certification of DSMES Program
- MNT Evidence-Based Guides for Practice
- Nutrition Care Process and Model
- Quality Assurance Programs and Chart Auditing
- Enhancing The Quality and Effectiveness of Chronic Care Teams
- Empowerment: Proven Model for Enhancing Behavior Change in Patients with Chronic Diseases
Professional CEU Presentations and Workshops on Any of Above Topics
- Conventions and Annual Meetings
- Specialty Programs
Self-Publisher of Professional Resources
- MNT and DSMES Reimbursement PPT Resources
- Establishing a Successful MNT Clinic PPT Resources
- EZ Forms for the Busy RD (diskette or CD-rom)
Food, Food Service and Diabetes Product Promotion Support
- CDCES/Medical Liaison to Product Account Specialists
- Spokesperson for the Media
- Vendor and Manufacturer Support at Consumer and Professional Trade Shows