The memo urges hospitals to prioritize nutritious, minimally processed foods as clinically appropriate, including by limiting sugar-sweetened beverages and refined carbohydrates while emphasizing fiber-rich whole grains and other whole foods.
CMS Releases Memo on Hospital Nutrition Obligations
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