Bridging Gaps in Home Health & Nutrition with FeldCare Connects & Kelly’s Choice

In this special episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer welcomes Randi Peled, founder and CEO of FeldCare Connects, to discuss the urgent need for nutrition and therapy services in home health care. This episode sheds light on the gaps in Medicare coverage for dietitians, the challenges home health agencies face, and innovative solutions like telehealth and concierge services to improve patient outcomes.

✅ FeldCare Connects: Transforming Home Health & Therapy Staffing

• Since 2012, FeldCare Connects has provided physical, occupational, speech therapy, and dietitian services for home health agencies.
• The organization ensures patients receive high-quality therapy services, even when agencies struggle to find clinicians.

✅ The Gaps in Medicare Coverage for Nutrition Services

• Medicare only covers dietitian services for diabetes and chronic kidney disease, leaving many patients without access to essential nutrition counseling.
• FeldCare Connects and home health agencies often pay out of pocket for registered dietitian (RD) visits, making long-term nutrition care financially unsustainable.
• Kelly’s organization currently has a waiting list of 250+ Medicare patients needing nutrition services.

✅ How FeldCare & Kelly’s Choice are Working to Fix the Problem

• Advocacy for Medicare expansion: Politicians and the public are often unaware that Medicare does not cover nutrition services for most conditions.
• Education for home health agencies: FeldCare trains clinicians to understand the critical role of RDs and advocates for at least one in-home assessment per patient.
• Telehealth & virtual nutrition counseling: Dietitians are using telehealth to reach more patients across underserved areas.

✅ Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Home Health & Nutrition

• FeldCare Connects’ Franchise Model: Randi has launched a franchise program to help entrepreneurs and clinicians establish home health therapy businesses across the U.S.
• Early Intervention & Pediatric Home Health: Expanding therapy and nutrition services to birth-to-three programs and schools.
• Kelly’s Choice Nonprofit Initiative: Kelly’s team has launched "Nutrition Education for All"—a nonprofit focused on providing nutrition services to underserved communities, from children to the elderly.

✅ Technology’s Role in Expanding Home Health Services

• Clinique Connect App: FeldCare’s app works like “Uber for home health,” allowing therapists to accept referrals and schedule visits seamlessly.
• Telehealth Expansion: Virtual nutrition counseling is bridging geographic gaps, ensuring patients in rural areas can still access care.
• AI & Healthcare Innovation: Automation & AI are helping cut costs and improve efficiency in patient care.

💡 “Nutrition is essential for patient recovery, yet Medicare leaves many behind. We need to advocate for change and find creative solutions to reach those in need.” – Kelly Springer
💡 “Home health therapy is a growing industry, and we need more clinicians to step in. If you want to start a business in this space, we have the model to help you.” – Randi Pellid

🌐 FeldCare Connects (For Therapy Staffing & Franchises):
🔗 FeldCareConnects.com
📞 Contact FeldCare: (818) 926-9057

🌐 Kelly’s Choice (For Nutrition Services & Nonprofit Support):
🔗 KellysChoice.org
📚 Kelly’s Book: The New Weight Loss Era (Available on Amazon)

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