About This Webinar
This pilot study demonstrates how to establish a statewide program integrating screening, referral, and engagement to address food insecurity among those with diet-sensitive health conditions. By connecting clinical, community, and health insurance partners, and linking with federal nutrition services, the study highlights the potential of food is medicine programs to be scaled across other states.
Key outcomes from this presentation will highlight impacts of participating in a food is medicine program from the patient and provider perspective. In general, patients reported high satisfaction and compliance, indicating that tailored interventions such as medically tailored meals could significantly enhance health outcomes for Medicaid adults. The Food as Health Alliance continues to expand opportunities to link with health care providers, health insurance, and patients to improve health outcomes and assist with referral into community resources and federal nutrition assistance programs.
The webinar will address food insecurity among individuals with diet-sensitive health conditions by:
- Presenting Key Findings: Sharing insights from the pilot study, including patient and provider experiences with food is medicine programs.
- Highlighting Collaborative Models: Discussing successful partnerships between clinical, community, and health insurance sectors.
- Exploring Scalable Solutions: Offering strategies for integrating similar programs in other states.
- Providing Resources: Sharing information on community resources and federal nutrition assistance programs for improved access.
Attendees Will Learn About
- The interworking and key factors to develop statewide food is medicine programs
- The key process and steps for scaling this work across other states
- The policy implications for food is medicine
