RI Nutrition Therapy Selected by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) to Showcase Healthcare Innovation at National Quality Conference
Dr. Mehmet Oz asking Wendy Leonard what she thought about the new Food Guide Pyramid at the CMS Quality Conference 2026.
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North Kingstown, RI
March 20, 2026
RI Nutrition Therapy (RINT) is proud to announce that a healthcare innovative idea submitted by Wendy Leonard, MS, RD, CEO & Founder, was selected and showcased at the 2026 CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Quality Conference 2026, a prestigious event held earlier this week in Baltimore, Maryland, recognizing leading advancements in healthcare quality and innovation. Dr. Mehmet Oz was the keynote speaker, and Tony Robbins closed out the conference with an inspirational fireside chat with Dr. Oz.
Wendy Leonard’s submission was chosen by CMS among numerous entries for its forward-thinking approach, impact, and potential to improve care delivery and patient outcomes. This recognition highlights RINT’s continued commitment to innovation and excellence in nutrition therapy services.
As part of the conference presentation, Wendy Leonard participated in a professionally produced two-minute video in collaboration with the CMS Creative Services Group. The video showcased the innovation and its value in advancing quality care initiatives on a broader scale.
This achievement reinforces RINT’s mission to lead with innovation and elevate the standard of care in medicine by utilizing registered dietitians in the collaborative care healthcare model to unburden the physician, enrich the patient experience, improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare spending.
“We are honored to have our healthcare solution model recognized at a national level,” said Wendy Leonard. “At RINT, we are constantly looking for ways to improve access, efficiency, and outcomes for the patients we serve. This opportunity allows us to share that vision on a national scale.”
About RI Nutrition Therapy (RINT)
RI Nutrition Therapy (RINT) is a leading provider of nutrition counseling services, dedicated to improving patient health outcomes through personalized, evidence-based care.
