University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Coverage of University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in the Nexus archive.
- Medicaid meal deliveries reduce hospital visits and costs
A study found that Medicaid patients receiving home-delivered, medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20% fewer emergency department visits, with per-person health costs declining by $3,433. The program, part of the 'food is medicine' movement, is offered in states like Massachusetts and has shown significant clinical and cost benefits.
- Medicaid meal deliveries reduce hospital visits and costs
A study found that Medicaid patients receiving home-delivered, medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20% fewer ER visits, with per-person health costs decreasing by $3,433. The program, offered in states like Massachusetts, is part of a 'food is medicine' movement aimed at improving health outcomes through nutrition.
- Medicaid meal deliveries reduce hospital visits and costs
Medicaid patients receiving home-delivered medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20% fewer ER visits, with per-person health costs decreasing by $3,433. The study, conducted in Massachusetts, highlights the 'food is medicine' approach to managing diet-related diseases through customized nutrition.
- Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Postpartum depression rates in the U.S. doubled from 9.4% in 2010 to 19% in 2021, partly due to improved screening. Experts highlight the importance of distinguishing it from milder 'baby blues' and emphasize treatment to prevent risks like maternal suicide and bonding issues. Jenna Carberg's experience illustrates symptoms including disconnection and suicidal thoughts.