Abbey Folsom, MS, CNS, LDN
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Clinical Nutritionist
Kidney Day Committee Chair
Abbey Folsom is a Licensed Nutritionist. Ms. Folsom manages all aspects of owner-operation of Nutrition Abbey. -A private clinical practice that serves the public sector through Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plans. With precise intention, Ms. Folsom brings nutrition access to the disability population. Ms. Folsom worked in primary care that serves nine nearby counties, where access to chronic disease management of diabetes and kidney disease is limited at best. As Florida State University alumna, Abbey holds both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nutrition and Food Science. Seventh generation Floridian, Abbey resides in Tallahassee. She understands nutrition politics at the Federal and State level as related to managed care. Abbey is enthusiastic to learn how the members of Florida Renal Association work as a unified voice for Floridians.
Abbey’s nutrition advocacy includes:
| 2016 | Licensure case changed FL law: F.S. 468.509(3)(b)/Rule 64B8-42.002 -first CNS; |
| 2017 | Capitol Hill Day advocacy for billable Medical Nutrition Therapy: Diabetes in Medicare Act (HR 3124/S 1299) and HSA Act (HR 1175/S 403); |
| 2018 | Medicare credentialing; |
| 2020 | Advocated for LDNs to order labs -Rule change 64B8-44.007(7) Standards of Practice, under Chapter 468, Part X, F.S.; |
| 2022 | Labcorp account, first LDN Nationwide; |
| 2023 | Medicaid credentialing as first outpatient LDN; |
| 2024 | SMMC plans, HMO, PPO and Veteran Affairs Community Care Network Southeastern contract; |
| 2025 | FRA Kidney Day, Special Needs Plan contract; |