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🌱 “As more emphasis is placed on proactive health strategies, payers and employers are implementing plans to help prevent and address diet-related diseases and chronic conditions. … We also see this collaboration as part of the larger trend toward digital health tools that support individuals in making informed decisions, ultimately driving better health outcomes and contributing to a more sustainable approach to chronic disease management.” - Donna K. Lencki Learn more about our partnership with Point32Health from MedCity News: https://bit.ly/3X9WoiM #FoodAsMedicine #GoodMeasures #Point32Health

"It’s a little bit crazy when you realize that what we eat is the number one driver of poor health in the country, and yet the healthcare system has so few tools to actually help patients eat better,” says Devon Klatell, VP of The Rockefeller Foundation's food initiative. Our #FoodIsMedicine initiative is tackling a critical issue: diet-related conditions cause more than 1 million U.S. deaths annually and cost the country $1.1 trillion each year, equal to what the country spends on food itself. By integrating nutritious food into healthcare coverage, we aim to reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes. Read more in this TIME feature: https://lnkd.in/ghUW3-dG

https://lnkd.in/gRYTEds2 Today what you and I eat is increasingly recognized as essential medicine, especially for managing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. However, Food as Medicine programs often face limitations, such as the high cost of medically tailored meals (MTMs) and inaccurate product identification in produce prescription (PRx) programs. That's why Sifter's #foodasmedicine platform provides precise, science-based grocery product eligibility for hundreds of health conditions, ensuring cost-effective, scalable, and customizable benefit programs that improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. We activate the connection between food benefit programs and the foods that truly support a healthier lifestyle. Simply--we support the health of the Food as Medicine ecosystem!

As Parkinson's Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share the link to a fantastic webinar that you can watch anytime on YouTube. Nutrition plays such a vital role not only in disease prevention but also in reducing the symptoms of nearly every condition. Check out the link in the comments for more excellent webinars from Parkinson Canada. These are great free resources for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's alike. #parkinsonsawarenessmonth #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #homecare #webinars #healthcare #freeresources #support #partnersincare #longtermcare #healthcareworkers

In July 2023, H2HC hosted an event to discuss innovative approaches addressing the social drivers of health. Several of the state-based models featured at the event leveraged Medicaid 1115 demonstration waivers, which give states additional flexibility to design and pilot programs that address health disparities, including innovative food and nutrition-based initiatives. This recently published study fills a gap in the evaluation of these demonstrations by analyzing the evolution, current landscape, and implications of Section 1115 waivers used to provide coverage for much needed nutrition services. https://lnkd.in/eTTVHZX8

Mark Hyman, MD gave testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health yesterday. It's worth reading Mark's written statement to the subcommittee https://lnkd.in/gGDb8rc7 which lays out a compelling case for addressing the US #healthcare crisis with #food that can REVERSE and CURE chronic conditions including some #cancer, #heartdisease, #type2diabetes, #dementia, #mentalillness, #autoimmune diseases among others. According to Mark's statement over 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, suffering from a litany of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol, overweight, or having already had a heart attack or stroke. 60% of Americans have at least one chronic disease, while 40% have two or more. The incidence of Type-2 diabetes has exploded by 7x since 1980. It is our #foodsystem that has been transformed over the last 50 years. We need to fix #food instead of pouring more and more resources into the treatment with drugs and surgeries of chronic conditions that don't get to the root cause of the problem. Check out the Food Fix Campaign https://www.foodfix.org/ for more.

🚨 ALERT: Ultra-Processed Foods 🚨 👉 A major threat to public health, these foods are everywhere and wreaking havoc on our bodies. 📢 It's time to take a stand! Read more about this growing concern and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. 📰 https://bit.ly/3SPEU7N Credit: The American Journal of Medicine #PublicHealth #UltraProcessedFoods #HealthyEating #medical #healthcareprofessionals #mneded #eMednews

Managing dietary restrictions with a chronic condition can be challenging. 🍽 Discover practical strategies for eating out, traveling, attending social events, and meal planning, and how patient advocacy groups can help. #ChronicIllness #DietaryRestrictions #PatientAdvocacy 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXASXaYK

🍎 Can food be medicine? U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee's new bill could make it a reality. The National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2024 aims to integrate nutrition into health care, improving outcomes and tackling diet-related diseases. With millions of households facing food insecurity, programs like these could be a game-changer for health equity and cost savings. Explore the movement redefining health care and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewcfWGFV #FoodAsMedicine #HealthPolicy #NutritionMatters

To quote Ed Gaskin whom I had the pleasure of meeting at the Food as Medicine Summit last week, "In essence, the American food system has become a giant chronic disease delivery system, which can be seen in Americans’ health outcomes." Check out his article in the Boston Herald for more: https://lnkd.in/gG5ymKHD #FoodisMedcine #FoodasMedicine #FoodorMedicine #FAM2024