About this Event
Food is Medicine in Clinical Care
Breakfast Provided
Description: This educational Hill briefing will highlight the critical role that oral nutrition supplements (ONS) and medical foods play in patient care. The program will feature clinical experts and patient advocates who rely on these products for survival and recovery. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the patient need for these products and the importance of policies that protect access.
Date: December 3 from 9-10am (Doors Open at 8:45am)
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060
Agenda
Welcome Remarks from Members of Congress
Info: Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC-03) & Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA-08)
Clinical Perspective
Info: Dr. Eric Kossoff (Professor of Neurology & Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University)
Patient Perspectives
Info: Becky Woolf (Virginia | Crohn’s Disease, ONS) & Lillian Isabella (New York | PKU, Medical Foods)
Policy Perspective
Info: Jessica O’Connell (Partner, Covington & Burling LLP)
Closing Remarks
Info: Key takeaways on protecting patient access to specialized nutrition.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060, Washington, United States
USD 0.00
