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Past Medical Foods Webinars

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Beyond Cystic Fibrosis: A Case-Driven Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Nutrition

Presenter: Dr. Akash Pandey, MD, PNS, Dip ABOM, Dip ABCLip-Attending Physician in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Orlando, FL & Kalee Eichelberger, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, CHES-Specialty Dietitian at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Orlando, FL

This webinar was presented live on June 17, 2026.  This is a non-CE credit webinar.

This session reviews exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) presentation beyond cystic fibrosis using a case-based approach. This course covers pancreatic physiology, clinical signs of EPI, diagnostic testing, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, nutrition management, formula/supplement selection, vitamin replacement, adherence challenges, and long-term monitoring. Attendees will walk away with actionable clinical tools and recommendations to significantly improve clinical health outcomes and patient quality of life.


Navigating Insurance Access for Medical Foods

Presenter: Glenn Closurdo, Senior Director Managed Care, Pentec Health & Melissa Montgomery, Customer Support, ZOIA Pharma

This webinar was presented live on June 29, 2026. This is a non-CE credit webinar.

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of how patients access medical foods through both government and commercial insurance pathways. It explains key coverage drivers, including payer medical policies, state mandates, HCPCS coding, and the differences between medical formulas and low protein foods. The session also outlines the end-to-end process for obtaining coverage, from referral and prior authorization to denial management and appeals. Finally, it highlights practical strategies for clinicians, providers, and families to navigate coverage barriers and improve patient access to medically necessary nutrition.


Transforming Malabsorption with an Innovative Medical Food

Presenter: Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RDN, CSDH, CNSC, FASPEN, FAND and Megan Fisklements PhD

This webinar was presented live April 28, 2026.  This is a non-CE credit webinar.

This course will include an overview of fat malabsorption, its clinical impact & current diagnostic & nutritional management strategies. Lym-X-Sorb science & clinical evidence will be presented, including data in cystic fibrosis and emerging use in oncology, short bowel syndrome & faltering weight.